The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew are looking to recruit a temporary part time Project Paper Conservator to assist their in-house team with our exhibition loan programme.
RBG Kew holds a world-renowned collection of botanical illustration, forming an exceptional visual record for species of plants and fungi. The collection comprises over 200,000 prints and drawings, ranging in date from the 18th century to the present day.
About the Role
The Project Paper Conservator will work onsite at the Conservation Studio at Kew, preparing paper-based collections for exhibition loan and returns. This will include undertaking remedial conservation treatments and mounting and framing/de-framing botanical illustrations. The Project Paper Conservator will ensure that planning and treatments are accurately documented and undertake loan photography and documentation to produce accurate condition assessment reports.
This is a 11-week 0.6 FTE / 3 days/week contract between 12 January – 27 March 2026.
How to Apply
To find out more and apply for the role please visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Vacancies Site before the deadline on Sunday 16 November 2025.