The National Trust for Scotland is offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Conservator to join our team to help deliver our Mackintosh Illuminated project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Mackintosh Illuminated Project comprises a major capital conservation project at the A Listed Hill House in Helensburgh in the west of Scotland.
The Mackintosh Illuminated Project comprises a major capital conservation project at the A Listed Hill House in Helensburgh and an ambitious programme to raise awareness and appreciation of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his artist designer wife, Margaret MacDonald to an international audience. The Project therefore spans oversight of construction works, project management, skills training, conservation, historical research, interpretation, engagement, and community relations. This post will work closely with the Project Director to assist in ensuring that this complex and exciting initiative will be managed and delivered effectively and to the highest standards.
This role is an integral part of the project team, which, working with the regional and property teams, will lead on the conservation, protection, monitoring, research, analysis, decant, storage and re-instatement of the unique and varied collections and interiors at the Hill House. This includes, but is not limited to wall paintings, fixtures & fittings, carpets, upholstery, paintings, furniture, textiles, and stained glass.
About You
We are looking for a skilled Conservator with experience of working with a variety of materials. The role will require great organisational and project management skills. The work will be mostly site-based at the Hill House.
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How to Apply
To find out more and apply, please visit the National Trust for Scotland Careers Site. Alternitavely, you may send a copy of your CV to [email protected] before the role deadline on Sunday 29 June 2025.