Paper Conservator

Glasgow Museums; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Glasgow is seeking a Paper Conservator to join its Museums and Collections Conservation team. This permanent role involves contributing to the care of extensive collections and collaborating with a team of skilled conservators. Applicants should have a recognized qualification in Conservation and experience with a variety of paper works, demonstrating strong problem-solving and organizational skills. The job offers a full-time position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience treating paper objects to a high standard.
• Ability to perform condition assessments and document treatments.
• Innovative solutions for complex conservation problems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conservation and collection care of extensive collections.
• Work alongside a team of conservation specialists.
• Report to a Senior Conservator.

Skills

Conservation procedures

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Recognised qualification in Conservation

Job description

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums and Collections Conservation team. Hours and contract: 35 hours per week, Mon to Fri, Permanent. Location: Working city-wide in our museums, with your main base at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre which has great links to public transport and free parking.

What you’ll do

As an experienced paper conservator, you’ll be joining our in-demand Museums, Archives and Collections Conservation team. You’ll play an essential role in contributing to the conservation and collection care of the city’s extensive collections. You’ll be an integral part of a well-established conservation team, reporting to a Senior Conservator and working alongside a team of conservators skilled in a variety of material specialisms who support the safe access, care, display and lending of Glasgow Museums & Archives collections. You’ll have experience of working with a broad range of works on paper ideally including Pastels, Watercolours, Photographs and Books.

Who you are

• A recognised qualification in Conservation
• Experience and understanding of a broad range of conservation procedures to formulate appropriate treatments which require innovative solutions
• Proven experience of treating paper objects to a high standard, with full consideration of practical, access, Health and Safety and ethical issues
• Experience of carrying out condition assessments, treatment estimates and documentation
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills where novel or complex conservation problems arise
• Demonstrable ability to plan and organise time to achieve deadlines and use resources efficiently

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland.

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

What’s next

To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out:

• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?” Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates

Closing date is 11.59pm 1 February 2026 and interviews provisionally booked for w/c 23 February 2026.