Position at the National Trust

Textile Conservator (3 positions)
Textile Conservation Studio
Norfolk, UK

3 positions

    Permanent position (1 position)
    2-year contracts (2 positions)

Salary for the role is between UKP24,264 and UKP26,264 per annum.

The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity and its
textile collections, located in over 300 historic houses open to the
public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are of outstanding
importance.  Textile conservation also offers great opportunities to
engage the public through interpretation of our work at our
properties.  Come and join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.

What it's like to work here:  As the National Trust's first in-house
conservation treatment facility, the Textile Conservation Studio was
founded in 1976 at Blickling Hall in Norfolk.  Since 2002, the
Textile Conservation Studio has been based in a specially converted,
award-winning building on the Blickling estate.  As well as ensuring
that the Trust's own significant textile collection is properly
maintained, we also run the Studio as an enterprise--making our
expertise available to external organisations and private clients.

What you'll be doing:  Using an interdisciplinary approach, we work
with our colleagues to utilise and adapt current research and new
techniques in imaginative ways.  We have completed some challenging
projects over the years ranging from large scale textiles such as
tapestries and state beds to costume and are currently working to
deliver two major projects for June 2018 deadline.  You'll have some
experience or a relevant qualification and will be keen to build on
your practical skills in the specialist area of textile
conservation.  You'll undertake practical treatments both in the
studio and on site as well as assisting and supporting colleagues
with the organisation and maintenance of the studio and its
equipment.  This is a responsible position requiring a certain level
of confidence but you'll be working with and supported as part of a
team.

Who we're looking for: To be successful in this role, you'll need;

    Formal vocational/professional qualification and relevant
    previous conservation experience within museums or heritage
    institution

    Evidence of good practical and problem solving skills

    Knowledge and understanding of the core purpose and work of the
    National Trust and familiarity with Museum Accreditation
    standards

    Demonstrable interpersonal skills: listening, building
    relationships and acting to deliver a high quality service

    Good written and verbal communication skills, including public
    presentation

    Computer literate

    Ability to prioritise across multiple work streams

    Ability to work as part of a team, sharing learning and ideas

To apply for these vacancies to go

    <URL:http://www.ntjobs.org.uk>

Closing Date: 12 September 2016 Interviews: 27-28 September 2016

For an informal discussion about any of these posts, you are welcome
to contact

    Maria Jordan
    +44 01263 735 878
    maria.jordan<-at->nationaltrust<.>org<.>uk

Maria Jordan
Studio Manager
National Trust
Textile Conservation Studio


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