Conservation Technician Touring Exhibitions
National Galleries of Scotland
Deadline: 06 April 2026 at 12:00
Full Time (35 hours) and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
About the role
We are excited to have a new opportunity for a Conservation Technician to join our Conservation team. You may already be working as a Conservation Technician looking for a new opportunity or have relevant experience handling artworks and fitting works into frames. If so, we’d love to hear from you.
In this specialist role you will work closely with Conservators and Senior Conservation Technicians to deliver high-quality technical solutions. You will provide bespoke framing and glass cutting, mounting, packing and transit solutions for a wide variety of objects. You’ll work with both paintings and works on paper, in line with recognised industry standards.
Your main focus will be ensuring that objects from our collection are displayed, stored, and transported safely and appropriately, particularly those travelling as part of our touring exhibitions. You'll also contribute to the ongoing care and maintenance of collections on display and in storage.
We are looking for someone with woodworking / machine shop skills, ideally gained in a museum, gallery or with clearly transferrable experience from a commercial setting. This is a practical, hands‑on role, requiring confidence in working with tools and machinery, excellent manual dexterity, and a careful, methodical approach.
Initially, the role will focus primarily on paintings, with some time spent supporting paper‑based projects. With training and support, your responsibilities will develop to include a broader involvement in both paintings and paper conservation preparation and mounting. While training will be provided, some prior experience of working with either paintings or paper is preferred. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys problem‑solving, working with their hands, and contributing directly to the care, movement and sharing of nationally important collections.
Apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 06 April 2026.
TAGGED: Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Cultural Tourism
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