Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Conservator (Paintings & Paper), you will be responsible for the care, treatment and long-term preservation of paintings within our collections. You will also play a key role in making the collection accessible, contributing to displays, exhibitions, interpretation, research, online content and publications, as well as responding to public and specialist enquiries.
You will support our programme of national and international loans by assessing and preparing paintings, and providing advice to ensure they travel safely and are displayed appropriately.
You will also contribute to the day-to-day running of the Paintings Conservation Studio, including maintaining equipment, ordering conservation materials and carrying out relevant health and safety risk assessments.
About you
- Proficiency in all aspects of conservation treatments, (including cleaning, varnish removal, consolidation, retouching and structural work)
- Accurate assessment of painting condition, and the impact of environment and other variables
- Planning skills to prioritise workloads
- Creative problem solving and communication skills
- Knowledge of safe handling procedures for paintings and historic frames IT skills, including image processing and use of collections management systems Proficient using Microsoft Office 365 applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
You can find the full Paintings Conservator Recruitment Pack here: Conservator (Paintings)
How to apply
You can apply for this role through the online recruitment platform before 12 noon on Thursday, 19 November. Don’t forget to provide an up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement completed within the application form that outlines why you’re suitable for this role – highlighting relevant experience, knowledge and skills in response to the requirements set out in the recruitment pack.
If you require an alternative method of application, or assistance with our online recruitment platform, please contact the People Team at [email protected].