Conservator: Masterplan for Stone, Wall Paintings & Mosaics

National Museums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

Privilege days

Staff development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

National Museums seeks a Conservator: Masterplan to safeguard our collection during a major decant, with a focus on stone, wall paintings and mosaics. This full-time, on-site fixed-term role runs for 12 months in Bloomsbury, London.

The Masterplan programme represents a unique opportunity to safeguard and research world-class cultural heritage. You will apply hands-on conservation and preventive methods, contribute to surveys, documentation and data analysis, and collaborate with Conservation,

Qualifications

• Professional conservation qualification with emphasis on stone, wall paintings and mosaics.
• Hands-on experience conserving these materials.
• Knowledge of deterioration, preventive conservation and ethics.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and work well in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out conservation treatments focused on stone, wall paintings and mosaics.
• Support the large-object decant project and storage handling.
• Contribute to surveys, documentation and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Conservation, Collection Care and Moves teams.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed.
• Assist with outreach, public speaking and funding bids.

Skills

Conservation qualification

Stone conservation

Wall paintings

Mosaics

Hands-on conservation

Preventive conservation

Ethical decision-making

Team player

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional conservation qualification (degree level)

Tools

IT software

Job description

National Museums seeks a Conservator: Masterplan to safeguard our collection during a major decant, with a focus on stone, wall paintings and mosaics. This full-time, on-site fixed-term role runs for 12 months in Bloomsbury, London.

The Masterplan programme represents a unique opportunity to safeguard and research world-class cultural heritage. You will apply hands-on conservation and preventive methods, contribute to surveys, documentation and data analysis, and collaborate with Conservation,