Job Title: Conservation Fellow
Salary: £26,910
Contract: Full time Fixed term for 22 months
Application close date: Sunday 23rd May at 11.45pm
Interview date: To be confirmed
The National Gallery, which houses one of the finest collections of Western European paintings in the world, has a long established Conservation Department with an international reputation.
The Robert Gavron Conservation Fellow will assist the present team of conservators responsible for the care of the collection. Under supervision of members of the Conservation Department, you will undertake the cleaning and restoration and also some structural repair of paintings; the assessment, preparation, reporting and travel with National Gallery paintings on loan; become involved in research on paintings in the collection, working in collaboration with the Scientific and Curatorial Departments.
We are looking for a well-qualified individual with a recognised post-graduate qualification in the conservation of easel paintings who is seeking to continue their professional development. In addition to a high level of practical skills in the restoration of paintings of all periods up to the early 20th century, you will have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals.
Due to the current travel restrictions, unfortunately, on this exceptional basis we will only be considering applicants with the right to reside within the UK and who can travel to the Gallery for the interview. Please note the role will require the jobholder to work on site. Mitigations to ensure the Gallery is operating COVID-secure are in place across all our sites.
