Position at Tate

Assistant Paintings Conservator
Tate

UKP23,129 per annum

Together, with your help, we can continue to provide first class
conservation support and expertise across all four Tate sites. Day
to day, you'll concentrate on assessing, preparing and treating
works of art for display, exhibition and loan purposes, sharing your
specialist knowledge throughout Tate and beyond.  It's a
challenging, intriguing role, which will see you undertaking
preventative conservation, including environmental monitoring and
integrated pest management.  We'll also expect you to keep up to
date with the latest conservation techniques, and use them to
recommend safe, efficient ways to store, transport, and display the
Collection.

You'll need a professional conservation qualification or equivalent
experience, in paintings conservation, as well as a demonstrable
commitment to on going conservation and care.  You're able to
assess, treat and document objects, applying a full understanding of
the ethics and theory behind your work, and insight into developing
conservation best practice.  You'll have effective communication and
good IT skills, with flexibility around working hours and related
travel.

This post is offered on temporary contract for up to 12 months to
cover maternity leave.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all

For more information contact

    Sophie Young
    Tate Gallery HR Assistant
    +44 207 887 8027


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