Assistant Painting Conservator (Fixed Term)

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The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is a department of the Fitzwilliam Museum and is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in paintings conservation and heritage science.

An Assistant Painting Conservator contributes to the commercial and Museum conservation activities undertaken by the HKI at a level commensurate with the basic knowledge of a recent graduate, who is still building the experience necessary to become eligible for a position as a Painting Conservator able to work unsupervised and independently.

We are seeking someone with experience of conservation work at the equivalent level of a newly qualified graduate from a recognised painting conservation training programme, with one/two years internship experience, who is able to show basic, demonstrable practical skills in painting conservation.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Interview will be Thursday 27th March 2025

Please quote reference DB45250 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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