Textile Treatment Conservator - Historic Royal Palaces
Full time - maternity cover (six months with possible extension) based at
Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the
Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House Whitehall,
Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. Within these palaces we
display, store and care for thousands of historic objects, many of them on open
display in their original royal setting.
The key responsibilities of this role will be to carry out hands-on
conservation treatments to our textile collection. You will a team member in
one of our textile treatment teams of Tapestry, Furnishings or Costume and
General Textiles.
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with comprehensive
knowledge of current technical practice relevant to textile conservation. You
will have the ability to accurately assess condition, estimate treatment
requirements and times, prepare treatment proposals and deliver treatments
independently to the standard and deadline. The ability to keep clear accurate
records of all treatments undertaken is also essential. This role also includes
conducting treatment need surveys on site, in store and within the palaces
working at heights. Both independently and as a team player you will be
motivated to work for common goals, often to tight deadlines, by working
closely with your colleagues.
Successful candidates will have a recognised textile conservation qualification
and wish to build on their knowledge and experience of textile conservation by
gaining further practical experience conserving fragile textiles on open
display in a delicate heritage environment. As a strong team player with
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will have experience of
successfully and communicating conservation both in writing and in public.
Based at Hampton Court Palace you may be required to travel to our other
palaces on occasion. The ability to work at heights is essential.
Historic Royal Palaces encourages PACR accreditation
Salary: £ 27,026 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 24 February 2019
Interview date: Week commencing 4 March 2019
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a
diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of
their background.
Find out more and apply by visiting
www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment<http://www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment>
Jo Wilson
Business Supervisor
CCC-CM-IM
Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity (No 1068852), correspondence
details, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU Historic Royal Palaces
Enterprises Ltd, a company registered in England (No 3418583) registered office
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU.
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