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Job Location | Norwich |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | £27,735 per annum |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Contract, full-time |
Summary The National Trust is Europe’s leading conservation charity and its textile collections, located in over 300 historic houses open to the public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are of outstanding importance. Textile conservation also offers great opportunities to engage the public through interpretation of our work at our properties. Come and join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months. What its like to work here As the National Trusts first in-house conservation treatment facility, the Textile Conservation Studio was founded in 1976 at Blickling Hall in Norfolk. Since 2002, the Textile Conservation Studio has been based in a specially converted, award-winning building on the Blickling estate.As well as ensuring that the Trust’s own significant textile collection is properly maintained, we also run the Studio as an enterprise - making our expertise available to external organisations and private clients. What youll be doing Using an interdisciplinary approach, we work with our colleagues to utilise and adapt current research and new techniques in imaginative ways. We have completed some challenging projects over the years ranging from large scale textiles such as tapestries and state beds to costume.During 2020 we will start the conservation of an 18th century state bed from Erddig hung in Chinese embroidered silk and one of our largest tapestries from Hardwick Hall.Youll have some experience and a relevant qualification and will be keen to build on your practical skills in the specialist area of textile conservation. Youll undertake practical treatments particularly on tapestries both in the Studio and on site as well as assisting and supporting colleagues with the organisation and maintenance of the studio and its equipment. This is a responsible position requiring a certain level of confidence, but youll be working with and supported as part of a team.This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert. Who were looking for To be successful in this role, youll need;