Paintings Conservator

The Royal Household; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution dedicated to conserving a remarkable collection of paintings. As a Conservator, you will assess, repair, and conserve valued artworks, focusing on delivering high-quality treatments and collaborating with various teams. Enjoy a generous benefits package, dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and life priorities with additional perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days

Non-contributory pension plan

Complimentary lunch on-site

Parental pay and leave

Volunteering days

20% off at Royal Collection Trust Shops

Complimentary admission tickets

Qualifications

• Qualified conservator with hands-on experience in structural conservation.
• Familiarity with various conservation materials and techniques.
• Ability to document work clearly and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Examine and assess stored paintings, record conditions, and identify need for conservation.
• Perform structural conservation treatments and provide expert guidance.
• Maintain clear conservation records using the central database.

Skills

Conservation Techniques

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Post-graduate degree in paintings conservation

Tools

Collections Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

It's helping to protect and preserve some of the nation’s most treasured paintings.

It’s ensuring the future of a remarkable collection, cared for with dedication and precision. This is what makes working for Royal Collection Trust so special.

The Royal Collection contains an unparalleled collection of nearly 8,000 paintings and 3,000 miniatures.

Our team of talented Paintings Conservators is responsible for all conservation activities relating to the paintings displayed within the Royal residences as well for loans from the Paintings collection.

Immersing yourself in this fascinating collection, you will assess, repair, and conserve a group of stored paintings, preparing them for photography and safe transport, using the most appropriate methods and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and assess paintings currently held in storage, recording condition and identifying works requiring immediate conservation attention.
• Undertake essential structural conservation or holding treatments in situ to facilitate safe handling, packing and transport.
• Provide expert guidance to art handling teams on best practice for wrapping and transporting individual works.
• Maintain clear and accurate conservation records using the central database.
  
  

Essential Criterea

• A qualified conservator with a post-graduate degree in paintings conservation, you’ll have particular practical experience with structural conservation, looking to expand your skills in a hands-on environment.
• Familiar with a wide range of materials and techniques, you’ll have an excellent understanding of the principles underpinning conservation best practice.
• You’ll be confident approaching various conservation scenarios, able to problem solve and deliver high quality treatments while meeting project deadlines.
• With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you’ll be able to provide clear documentation of your work and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams.
• With an eye for detail and with strong organisational skills, you’re used to working independently and managing your own workload.
• And with your excellent IT skills, including experience with collections management systems and MS Office, you’ll possess the ability to manage data, maintain records, and produce reports.
  
  

What We Offer

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

• Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (pro rata, plus bank holidays)
• Our excellent non-contributory pension plan is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
• We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.