Conservator (Paintings)

Location: Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)
Salary: £34,791.00
Contract Type: Fixed term for up to 2 years
Position Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Thursday 9 July 2026 at 12 noon

Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.  

We currently have the post of Conservator (Paintings) available.

We’re looking for a Conservator (Paintings) with substantial experience in the conservation of a wide range of easel paintings to join our Conservation team.

Reporting to the Lead Conservator (Paintings & Paper), you will be responsible for the care, treatment and long-term preservation of paintings within our collections. You will also play a key role in making the collection accessible, contributing to displays, exhibitions, interpretation, research, online content and publications, as well as responding to public and specialist enquiries.

You will support our programme of national and international loans by assessing and preparing paintings, and providing advice to ensure they travel safely and are displayed appropriately.

You will also contribute to the day-to-day running of the Paintings Conservation Studio, including maintaining equipment, ordering conservation materials and carrying out relevant health and safety risk assessments.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification. 

 

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)

National Museums Liverpool carries out checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.

If you have questions about the DBS service please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants.

 

Overseas Applications

National Museums Liverpool are not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying from outside of the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsor applications for a work visas from those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.

For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.