Job Description – Paper Conservator
Artworks Conservation Ltd, established in 2004, is seeking a qualified Paper Conservator to join our team at The Chapel, Markington Hall, Markington, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3PQ. Our studio is busy and well-equipped, providing services for museums, galleries, institutions, art dealers, and private collectors throughout the UK. We specialise in the conservation, mounting, and framing of a broad range of traditional and contemporary artworks as well as archival material, with particular expertise in prints, drawings, and watercolours. The studio is spacious and conveniently located a short bus journey and/or drive from Harrogate, a vibrant spa town in North Yorkshire with excellent connections to Leeds and York, and close to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks.
| Job Title | Paper Conservator |
| Hours | 9am to 5.00pm, Mon to Fri |
| Reporting to | Senior Paper Conservator |
| Location | Paper conservation studio at The Chapel, Markington Hall; occasionally, on-site at museums, galleries and historic properties. Candidate should be prepared to work on-site for occasional periods or two or more days with overnight accommodation provided. |
| Salary | £30,389 (full-time) |
| Holiday | 21 days p.a. (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays |
| Training | A relevant postgraduate, or equivalent level, conservation qualification and, ideally, at least 2 years’ relevant experience. |
| Overall Objective | · To assist with and undertake conservation / restoration treatments for works of art and archives on paper |
| Main activities | · Practical conservation treatments for Western and Eastern art including watercolours, prints and drawings, folding screens, scrolls, archival material, photographic material and vellum. Additional training will be given as necessary
· Mounting of artworks and fitting into frames · Preventive rehousing of artworks and archival material · Condition reports, treatment record-keeping, photographic recording of treatments · Undertaking on-site condition surveys and remedial conservation treatments at museums and galleries as required · Maintaining health and safety standards · Helping to keep all areas of the studio clean and tidy |
| Person specification – Essential | · Postgraduate-level conservation qualification with specialism in paper conservation
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Computer and online skills (e.g. MS Office, Excel, social media) · Ability to work Monday to Friday · Maintaining a high working standard whilst adhering to and managing multiple deadlines |
| Person specification – Desirable | · UK driving licence
· Previous conservation experience, ability to work independently with assistance as required. · Conservation mounting and framing experience |
To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact: Richard Hawkes, Director, Artworks Conservation Ltd, The Chapel, Markington Hall, Markington, North Yorkshire, HG3 3PQ, 01765 676600, richard@artworksconservation.co.uk
To apply:
Please send a letter explaining why you would like the job and how your experience is relevant. Please include a full CV (no more than 2 pages) and the names of two referees, one of whom should be a current employer or recent tutor. [NB: We will not contact referees until after a formal job offer has been made].
Deadline for applications: Friday 29th May 2026
