Frames Conservator - London, United Kingdom - National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary - £34,100.00

Full-time - 40 hours per week, 5 days

Permanent

Role Purpose
We are recruiting for a motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Frame Conservator.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering frame conservation support to the onsite permanent and temporary displays programmes, additionally supporting other programmes as required.

The Frame Conservator is responsible for undertaking condition assessments; advising on treatments; undertaking a wide range of treatments to a high standard; documenting treatments; undertaking research in support of collections care excellence and improving knowledge

The post holder will collaborate closely and effectively with other conservation disciplines, and provide expert guidance to Curatorial & Collections and Exhibitions staff.

The above is indicative but not exhaustive.

As such, in addition to the key accountabilities and responsibilities listed the post holder may be required to perform other duties commensurate with the scope and/or level of the role.

Key Skills and Criteria:

The successful applicant will need to be educated to degree level with a recognised post-graduate qualification in the conservation of frames or equivalent training/experience

It is fundamental that they have frame conservation experience working with a collection in another museum or heritage institution. As such, they will have experience and knowledge of caring for historic frames, and preparing them for display and loan

They will have experience of working collaboratively with conservation and collections teams, providing expert advice and guidance.

The role is busy and varied so it is important that the post holder has strong organisational and scheduling skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and co-ordinate a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines.

Whilst ensuring meticulous attention to detail.

To view the full job description, please click the link : Frames Conservator Job Description

National Portrait Gallery Benefits:

We offer all our employees a competitive benefits package including:

Generous pension scheme
27 days annual leave allowance (in addition to bank holidays)
Birthday day off
Interest free season ticket and bicycle loans
Rental deposit scheme
Membership of the Civil Service Sports & Leisure club
Access to independent, low cost healthcare schemes
Employee assistance programme
Free entry to many UK museums, galleries and exhibitions
Staff discounts on purchases in online shop
Professional & personal development opportunities

First round interviews will take place the week commencing the
11th of
December 2023:

Please indicate on your form if you will be unable to make these dates._

Application due
27/11/2023

Work hours
40

Position type
Exhibitions and Collections

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Workplace
St Martins Place, London