As the National Trust's first materials focussed conservation scientist specialising in paint analysis and research, you will lead on the material understanding of our painted surfaces, from 400BC to the 20th century.
This national role involves developing standards for your work, consulting on and analysing historic samples, and managing the paint sample collection at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio.
You will be part of a heritage science network, creating clusters of excellence across the UK and exploring the materiality of our painted heritage from local to global communities.
What it is like to work here
You will work nationally, inspiring and liaising with conservators, curators, and building surveyors, which will occasionally involve overnight visits and travel.
Your collaborations with National Trust properties, their collections, and interiors, will develop a deep understanding of context, enabling you to advise on and take paint samples in-situ.
Your contractual location will be our Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio in Knole, Kent, and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
The stunning studio, housed in a 15th-century barn, offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary workspace with state-of-the-art equipment. There, you will be working alongside paintings, frames, furniture and object conservators and you will have the opportunity to explore unique public engagement objectives through our visitor area.