Textile Conservation Intern, NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF SCOTLAND

About the role

Your role will join our team working under the guidance of the experienced Textile Conservators. You will gain experience from and contribute to a range of textile conservation activities to prepare our truly diverse collection for display. You will have the opportunity during the year to attend a major conference or workshop relevant to your skills development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and consolidate practical conservation skills by carrying out treatments, under supervision of a textile conservator
• Take part in Preventive Conservation activities, including environment, pest monitoring and deep cleaning, under supervision of the Collections Care team
• Assist with condition surveys
• Undertake supervised conservation research and study, where relevant, to extend skills and experience
• Assist with written and photographic documentation of treatments undertaken

Skills and experience

• A relevant degree (MPhil or MA) in textile conservation (or will have submitted by 01.10.25 with an expected pass)
• Demonstrable practical skills and manual dexterity
• Good conservation documentation and reporting skills

Benefits

• Annually alongside your salary, National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of this towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
• A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays
• Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
• A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7