We are looking for an experienced and motivated Paintings Conservator to join our Paintings, Frames & Workshop Conservation team on a part-time basis, working 21.6 hours (3 days) per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will focus on Tate Modern's programme of exhibitions and displays, documenting, preparing and treating paintings within Tate's Collection. You will use innovative solutions to plan projects and solve complex challenges for collection artworks and ensure high standards of preservation. You will hold a recognised qualification in the Conservation of Easel Paintings and have demonstrable practical experience treating and stabilising a broad range of paintings with full consideration of the practical and ethical issues. You will have performed condition surveys, prepared estimates and will understand long-term care issues for paintings. Effective communication will be essential, as well as good time management, project planning skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines. The role is based across the London sites, Tate Modern, Tate Britain and Tate Stores. Professional qualification in Paintings Conservation. Assess and analyse the structure and condition of works of art, using a full range of specialist techniques. Our opportunities are open for you to apply online. Please visit: https://jobsearch.tate.org.uk/ to create an account by registering your details or, if you are an existing user, log into your account. For all opportunities we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format please call us on 020 7887 4987. Once you have submitted your application you can keep track of its progress by logging into your account. The closing date for the submission of completed application forms is 11th October 2026 by midnight. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th October. Where vacancies attract large volumes of applicants, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please try to submit your application as early as possible.Job Summary
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Job Requirements
An understanding of a broad range of conservation methods to formulate appropriate treatments with full consideration of practical and ethical issues.
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills where complex conservation challenges arise.
Experience assessing condition and preparing paintings for loans, exhibitions and displays. This should include providing accurate time and cost estimates as well as advising on the packing, storage, transport and installation of paintings.
Experience documenting and conserving a wide range of paintings to a high standard.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrable organisational, time-management and planning skills with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload to meet deadlines. Job Responsibilities
Apply conservation procedures to formulate treatments ensuring high standards of preservation and presentation; use innovative solutions to solve complex problems.
Undertake preparation, treatment and document for paintings in Tate's collection and care.
Carry out and present investigations into artists' techniques, production methods and conservation as required.
Create and update records for Tate's collection management system (TMS) and Conservation Records.
Active involvement in the design, development and implementation of long-term collection care procedures, including packing, transport, storage, display and installation.
Liaise with both Conservation and Art Handling Technicians to ensure works are safely packed and installed. Create case specifications and design specialist storage. Useful Links
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