Position at National Galleries of Scotland

Senior Paintings Conservator
National Galleries of Scotland

Salary: UKP29,699 - UKP36,784

The National Galleries of Scotland is currently seeking a senior
paintings conservator to join their established conservation
department. The NGS permanent collection is displayed at four sites
in the centre of Edinburgh. Dating from the early Renaissance to the
present day, it comprises 65,000 works including over 5000 paintings
by some of the most important artists through history, modern and
contemporary art, as well as portraits of great Scots and the
world's most comprehensive collection of Scottish art.  This is a
rare opportunity to contribute to a busy department: supporting the
exhibition and loans programme and undertaking major restoration
projects and research in areas of traditional painting and modern
and contemporary art. As a senior member of the team the post will
play a significant role in the development of the department.

Closing date for all applications is 29 February 2008, and it is
anticipated that interviews will be held in week commencing 17
March, 2008. Further information and application forms are available
from the about us section of <URL:http://www.nationalgalleries.org>.
Alternatively, to request an application pack in hard copy please
telephone +44 131 624 6282 (answerphone) or e-mail
apply<-a t->nationalgalleries< . >org stating your name, address, and the job
title.

For an informal discussion about the post you are welcome to contact
Jacqueline Ridge Keeper of Conservation on +44 131 624 6308.

An Equal Opportunities Employer

Steph Gomersall
HR Officer
HR Department
Dean Gallery
73 Belford Road
Edinburgh EH4 3DS
+44 131 624 6207
Fax: +44 131 623 7136

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