Conservator (Textiles)

London Museum is in the middle of an exciting transformation, moving from London Wall to Smithfield. The Conservation and Collections Care department are looking for a Textile Conservator to join our multi-disciplinary team working on stabilising and packing objects and installation of the new galleries.

The role would suit a conservator looking to enhance their general museum and textile conservation skills. The main purpose of the role is to treat objects affected by a mould outbreak and prepare them for packing and move to our new stores. You will also be working with the installation team to support mounting. Another element of the role is to prepare more complex textiles for packing and move. We are looking for someone with experience of conserving textile objects within a heritage institution, who is able to confidently and independently solve conservation and collections care problems.  We are also looking for someone who is a good team player and enjoys sharing ideas with others.

For more information about this role, please see the Job Description. To know more about what it’s like to work in London Museum and to get some top tips on how to make the best of your application visit: https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/about/careers/ 

To apply, please click on 'Apply for this role' (bottom right hand side of this page).  Applications are by application form.  The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 April 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Thursday 30 April 2026. 

If you are successfully shortlisted you will invited to an interview where you will asked questions to help us understand more about what you share in your application, and in particular to understand how you meet the essential person specification criteria for the role and demonstrate our museum behaviours. You will be asked to complete a short practical task as part of the section process.

London Museum is committed to being an equitable and inclusive employer, and to becoming representative of the diversity of London. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.

We also welcome applications from disabled people, as we’re a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing disabled people.