Advertised from 12 June 2026

Role

The National Trust for Scotland is looking for an experienced Senior Conservator to lead conservation activity across our nationally important collections and historic interiors.

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of collections conservation at the National Trust for Scotland, managing a team of regionally based Conservators within the Collections team. You’ll also provide direct conservation support for a portfolio of Trust sites in our Highlands and Islands region including castles, visitor centres, and island properties. This role combines team leadership with hands-on oversight of preventive and remedial conservation, ensuring best practice, consistency, high standards of training and sustainability.

About You

• Qualified in conservation (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience leading teams and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of collections conservation best practice
• Skilled communicator with experience training or mentoring others
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and travelling regularly
• Full UK driving licence
• ICON accreditation and experience commissioning conservation work are desirable.

Location & Travel

• Primary base: National Trust for Scotland, Broadstone Building, 50 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9LD

§ Regular travel to properties across the Highlands & Islands region will be required. A Driving Licence, valid for driving within the UK, and a willingness to travel is essential.

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

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