The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is seeking a highly motivated Conservator to join their Collections Conservation and Management team.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to help care for and conserve Scotland’s national heritage across thirteen properties in the North East region.
About the Role
This role combines regional preventive conservation support with national strategic leadership, offering the chance to influence Trust-wide initiatives. Depending on your expertise, you'll lead nationally on either:
- Environmental monitoring and control, or
- Conservation standards and training.
As part of a dynamic, regionally embedded team, you'll work closely with regional Surveyors, Curators, and property teams to ensure the best care for collections, which include:
- Decorative arts
- Paintings
- Furniture
- Textiles
- Natural history specimens
- Glass and ceramics
- Books
You will report centrally to the Collections Manager, supporting property teams to deliver exceptional visitor experiences while ensuring the long-term preservation of our collections.
About You
We are looking for a skilled and versatile Conservator with:
- Experience across a range of materials
- Strong preventive conservation knowledge
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Confidence working across multiple sites and with cross-functional teams
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
For more information on the role description and person specifications, please view the job description via the National Trust for Scotland Vacancies Site.
Location & Travel
- Primary base: Crathes Castle Regional Office, Aberdeenshire
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Regular travel to regional properties, Edinburgh, and other Trust locations across Scotland is required. A Driving Licence, valid for driving within the UK, and a willingness to travel is essential.
How to Apply
Please visit Work with us | National Trust for Scotland for more information and then submit your completed application form along with a covering letter to [email protected] before the application deadline on Sunday 27 July 2025.
We look forward to hearing from candidates who are passionate about conservation and ready to contribute to the care and protection of Scotland’s cultural heritage.