Conservator: Eastern Art on Paper & Silk

Conservator: Eastern Art on Paper & Silk

The British Museum Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This is an exciting role to join the Pictorial Art Conservation team at the British Museum.

Job Description

This role offers an exciting opportunity to establish yourself as a valued member of the Pictorial Art Conservation team while developing specialist expertise in the conservation of Chinese and other East Asian and South Asian paintings. Alongside dedicated training in Chinese paintings conservation in the world-renowned Hirayama Studio, you will contribute to the care, study and long-term preservation of the collection through both interventive and preventive conservation activities.

You will play an important part in delivering the Museum's priorities, supporting exhibitions, loans and collections storage projects while helping to ensure objects are cared for to the highest professional standards. Working closely with colleagues across the Museum, you will also contribute to research, public engagement and the ongoing development of conservation practice.

Job Requirements

You are a qualified conservator with practical experience in paper conservation and a strong interest in Chinese and South Asian pictorial art. You have a sound understanding of conservation theory, ethics, preventive conservation and material deterioration.

You are an organised and collaborative professional who can balance detailed conservation work with competing priorities. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, you communicate effectively with colleagues and wider audiences, and are committed to developing your expertise in Chinese, other East Asian and South Asian pictorial art.

Job Responsibilities

Develop your specialist expertise in the conservation of Chinese, other East Asian and South Asian paintings.
Help deliver an ambitious programme of exhibitions, loans and displays.
Support projects that improve the care, storage and accessibility of the collection.
Work closely with curatorial, conservation and collections colleagues to deliver shared priorities and successful cross-Museum projects.
Share your expertise through talks, publications, social media and other public engagement activities.
Contribute to the development of conservation approaches, research and documentation that support the Museum's commitment to best practice and collection care.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Conservator: Eastern Art on Paper & Silk
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Conservator: Eastern Art on Paper & Silk

Job: Conservator: Eastern Art on Paper & Silk

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

How to Apply

All applications should be made via the British Museum website by 23:59 on 22 November.