Paper Conservator

Nationalmuseums; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Glasgow-based charity is seeking a Paper Conservator to join their Museums and Collections Conservation team. This role involves contributing to the conservation of the city's collections, requiring expertise in a variety of materials, including pastels and photographs. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised qualification in conservation and relevant experience in treatment procedures. This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week across Glasgow's museums.

Qualifications

• Experience treating paper objects to a high standard.
• Understanding of conservation procedures for innovative solutions.
• Ability to conduct condition assessments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the conservation and care of Glasgow’s collections.
• Collaborate with a team of conservators on various material specialisms.
• Perform condition assessments and formulate treatment plans.

Skills

Conservation procedures

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organizing

Education

Recognised qualification in Conservation

Job description

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums and Collections Conservation team. Hours and contract: 35 hours per week, Mon to Fri, Permanent. Location: Working city-wide in our museums, with your main base at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre which has great links to public transport and free parking.

What you’ll do

As an experienced paper conservator, you’ll be joining our in-demand Museums, Archives and Collections Conservation team. You’ll play an essential role in contributing to the conservation and collection care of the city’s extensive collections. You’ll be an integral part of a well-established conservation team, reporting to a Senior Conservator and working alongside a team of conservators skilled in a variety of material specialisms who support the safe access, care, display and lending of Glasgow Museums & Archives collections. You’ll have experience of working with a broad range of works on paper ideally including; Pastels, Watercolours, Photographs and Books.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A recognised qualification in Conservation
• Experience and understanding of a broad range of conservation procedures to formulate appropriate treatments which require innovative solutions
• Proven experience of treating paper objects to a high standard, with full consideration of practical, access, Health and Safety and ethical issues
• Experience of carrying out condition assessments, treatment estimates and documentation
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills where novel or complex conservation problems arise
• Demonstrable ability to plan and organise time to achieve deadlines and use resources efficiently

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland.

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

What’s next

To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out:

• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?”

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates

Closing date is 11.59pm 1 February 2026 and interviews provisionally booked for w/c 23 February 2026.

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, WilliamBrown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN