Royal Museums Greenwich is a collection of diverse historical sites. The sites are the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and the Queen’s House. Each of these sites has a unique identity and a common purpose to serve our communities, through sharing our collections and expertise. We are a place to explore the sea, space, art and history, and our new strategy ‘Charting Our Course’ puts our people at the core of its success.
This role is based within the Frame Conservation team at the museum’s Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre (PPMCC). Reporting to the Frame Conservation Manager, the Frame Conservator contributes to the day-to-day operation of the Frame Conservation studio and works closely with the Painting Conservation team towards shared goals and deadlines.
The post holder will undertake conservation treatment and preservation of the National Maritime Museum collection of historic frames, in accordance with conservation professional standards and ethical guidelines for the purposes of display, loan, public engagement and condition need.
Responsibilities include surface and structural conservation treatment of carved and gilded, moulded composition, veneered and polished wood frames from the National Maritime collection to a high professional standard, including carrying out preventive conservation framing and glazing of oil paintings for display and loan. They post-holder will maintain accurate conservation records and documentation of condition and treatment in accordance with conservation professional standards and departmental procedures.
The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification or equivalent experience in the conservation of historic picture frames. They will have developed their depth of knowledge and practical experience over several years of professional practice. They will have experience of a range of structural and surface treatments to historic picture frames, as well as experience of preventive conservation framing, including the design and fitting of build-ups, slips, backboards and the specification of glazing.
They will have practical experience in the use of woodworking machinery and specialised hand tools for woodworking and wood carving. They will have an understanding of COSHH requirements for conservation, as well as an organised and flexible approach to work, good organisational skills and have good computer skills.
This is a permanent, full-time role in Band 5 - Management and Proficient Specialists. Core hours of work will be 36 per week, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with an additional hour to be worked as agreed upon with management.
We offer a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, a generous pension scheme, 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 1 year) plus bank holidays, 30% discount in our cafés and shops, interest-free season ticket and bike loans, training opportunities and continuous performance management reviews to support personal and career development, NMDC Reciprocal Agreement for free admissions to other museums and galleries’ paid exhibitions, and an environment with flexible working options. For a full list of the benefits, please click here.
How to apply
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Application deadline: 20/11/2024
Diversity and inclusion are integral to our work at Royal Museums Greenwich, as we are a museum for everyone. We want to foster a spirit of inclusion, collaborative working, innovation, and valuing people as individuals whose lives have been shaped by different experiences. Therefore, we welcome applications from everyone.
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