Paper Conservator, Storage and Operations

Nationalmuseums; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts and conservation organization in Greater London is seeking a skilled Paper Conservator to provide expertise in the care and conservation of artworks on paper. Responsibilities include performing condition assessments, conservation treatments, and collaborating with a dedicated team. This role is essential to ensuring the preservation of both historical and modern works, allowing future generations to appreciate artistic heritage.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge on care and conservation of works of art on paper.
• Experience in condition assessments, conservation treatment, mounting, framing, and packing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake condition assessments for artworks.
• Provide conservation treatment and support for historical and modern works on paper.
• Collaborate with the Paper and Photographs Conservation team.

Job description

Paper Conservator, Storage and Operations

The Paper Conservator provides specialist knowledge on the care and conservation of historical and modern works of art on paper for the Storage and Operations project. Day to day, you will undertake condition assessments, conservation treatment, mounting, framing, and packing. You'll work closely with the Paper and Photographs Conservation team, and colleagues from the Collection Care division.

The Paper and Photographs Conservation team treat a broad range of artworks and enjoy being creative, pragmatic, testing out new ideas, providing solutions, and collaborating with colleagues. They work across all programme areas from Loans-out, Acquisitions, Exhibitions & Displays and Library & Archive.

The Conservation department provides specialist conservation services to support the programme and care for Tate's Collection and sits within the Collection Care division. Specialist areas include Time-based media, Paintings, Frames and Workshop, Sculpture and Installation Art, Paper and Photographs, Conservation Science and Preventive Conservation. The department is led by the Head of Conservation - together, the department brings excellence and innovation to the care of Tate's Collection, preventing damage and deterioration and ensuring that the Collection is available for future generations to enjoy.

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