The National Trust for Scotland is looking for an experienced Senior Conservator to lead conservation activity across its nationally important collections and historic interiors.
About the Role
You’ll lead the planning and delivery of collections conservation at the National Trust for Scotland, managing a team of regionally based Conservators within the Collections team. You’ll also provide direct conservation support for a portfolio of Trust sites in our Highlands and Islands region including castles, visitor centres, and island properties. This role combines team leadership with hands-on oversight of preventive and remedial conservation, ensuring best practice, consistency, high standards of training and sustainability.
About You
- Qualified in conservation (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience leading teams and managing projects
- Strong knowledge of collections conservation best practice
- Skilled communicator with experience training or mentoring others
- Comfortable working across multiple sites and travelling regularly
- Full UK driving licence
- Icon accreditation and experience commissioning conservation work are desirable.
Location & Travel
- Primary base: National Trust for Scotland, Broadstone Building, 50 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9LD
- Regular travel to properties across the Highlands & Islands region will be required. A Driving Licence, valid for driving within the UK, and a willingness to travel is essential.
How to Apply
For more information, please visit the National Trust for Scotland website. Please sumbit your completed application form and covering letter to [email protected] before the role deadline on 30 June 2026.
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.