Conservator of Easel Paintings

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent museum in Cambridge seeks a Conservator of Easel Paintings to examine, document, and treat easel paintings while teaching postgraduate students in conservation practices. This role offers a supportive environment and a generous benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a degree in conservation and expertise in both theory and practical techniques. Applications close on 11th January 2026.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Substantial holiday allowance

Employee retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in examining and treating easel paintings.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students in conservation practices.
• Detailed knowledge of conservation theory and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Examine, document, and carry out conservation treatments on easel paintings.
• Teach and supervise students to uphold high professional standards.
• Ensure conservation work is of the highest quality.

Skills

Conservation theory

Practical conservation techniques

Documentation skills

Teaching abilities

Education

Degree in conservation or related field

Job description

# Conservator of Easel PaintingsThe Fitzwilliam Museum: Opening up the past to transform our futures.As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in conservation and heritage science.We are seeking a Conservator of Easel Paintings to join our expert team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of conservation while safeguarding the treasures of the past. Working closely with the Director, you will teach and supervise postgraduate students in conservation theory and practical techniques to the highest professional standards. You will examine, document and carry out conservation treatments on easel paintings and other painted surfaces, including polychrome sculpture, ensuring work of the very highest quality.In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, a generous pension scheme, substantial holiday allowance, and a range of employee benefits, including retail discounts.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Closing date for applications: 11th January 2026Interviews for the role will be held: w/c 19th January 2026Please quote reference DB48077 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£42,254-£56,535 pro rata### ReferenceDB48077### Category### Date published28 November 2025### Closing date11 January 2026