Paper Conservator, Storage and Operations
Tate Gallery Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Paper Conservator provides specialist knowledge on the care and conservation of historical and modern works of art on paper for the Storage and Operations project. Day to day, you will undertake condition assessments, conservation treatment, mounting, framing, and packing. You'll work closely with the Paper and Photographs Conservation team, and colleagues from the Collection Care division.
The Paper and Photographs Conservation team treat a broad range of artworks and enjoy being creative, pragmatic, testing out new ideas, providing solutions, and collaborating with colleagues. They work across all programme areas from Loans-out, Acquisitions, Exhibitions & Displays and Library & Archive.
The Conservation department provides specialist conservation services to support the programme and care for Tate's Collection and sits within the Collection Care division. Specialist areas include Time-based media, Paintings, Frames and Workshop, Sculpture and Installation Art, Paper and Photographs, Conservation Science and Preventive Conservation. The department is led by the Head of Conservation - together, the department brings excellence and innovation to the care of Tate's Collection, preventing damage and deterioration and ensuring that the Collection is available for future generations to enjoy.
Job Requirements
Professional qualification in conservation of works of art on paper or equivalent experience.
Experience carrying out condition assessments, treatment estimates and documentation.
Proven experience treating a wide range of works of art on paper, to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues.
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills where complex conservation challenges arise.
Understanding of the long-term care issues in your specialist area and ability to provide expert advice.
Proven experience providing advice and guidance for framing, storage, transport, installation of works of art in your specialist area.
Effective communication skills, with experience advocating for conservation as well as the ability to collaborate and create networks at Tate and the wider conservation profession.
Job Responsibilities
Technical Examination, Research, Treatment and Documentation of Works of Art on Paper and Photographs
Assess and analyse the structure and condition of works of art, using a full range of specialist techniques.
Collection Care and Preventive Conservation
Liaise with Conservators, Registrars, Conservation Technicians and Art Handling Technicians to ensure works are safely packed and installed.
Support for Tate's Programmes
Provide accurate time and cost estimates for your activities.
Public and Professional Activities
Keep up to date on current thinking and best practice within specialist conservation area through Continuing Professional Development and liaising with external colleagues.
Management, Supervision and Training
Undertake line management, including performance management and provide support to staff, creating an inclusive environment which enables everyone to thrive at work.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Paper Conservator, Storage and Operations
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Paper Conservator, Storage and Operations
Job: Paper Conservator, Storage and Operations
Organisation: Tate Gallery
Postcode: SW1P 4RG
How to Apply
Please apply on Tate Careers Site by midnight 22 March 2026.
- Contact name: Gallery Jobs
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Tate Gallery
Tate’s vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive art museums for the UK and the world. We deliver this through activities in our four galleries across the UK, our digital platforms and collaborations with our national and international partners. At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which includes British art from the 16th century to the present day, and international modern art from 1900 to the present day.