Lead Conservator (Books, Paper and Photographs)

Join one of the world's leading museums and help shape the future of conservation at the V&A.

We're seeking an experienced Lead Conservator to provide technical and strategic leadership for our Books, Paper and Photographs conservation team. Reporting to the Head of Conservation, you'll lead a team of specialist conservators, oversee major conservation initiatives, support exhibitions, loans, and capital projects, and help drive innovation and best practice across the department.

You'll bring: significant expertise in the conservation of books, paper and photographs; proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams; strong project delivery, resource management and stakeholder engagement skills; a passion for research, knowledge sharing and advancing conservation practice.

At the V&A, you'll work with an extraordinary collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity while contributing to our mission to champion art, design and creativity in all its forms for everyone.

Museum Website: https://vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4286845?cid=3279