Textile Conservator and Costume Mounter
LocationWarminster, England, United Kingdom
Posted At2/27/2026
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Textiles, garments and related trades not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Location: Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PE
About The Fashion Museum Bath
Fashion Museum Bath holds one of the world’s leading collections of fashion, spanning 400 years of human creativity, from 1600 to the present day. It is an exciting time for the Fashion Museum as we undertake a major capital project to open a new Fashion Museum (relocated from the old site). Opening in 2030 the new Museum will transform access to the Collection, with dynamic exhibitions, displays and programming.
About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Textile Conservator and Costume Mounter, to join the Fashion Museum team at a key moment in the Museum’s transformation. The focus of the role is on essential and strategic conservation and care of the collection. The post-holder will lead on conservation, including undertaking practical conservation treatments, contracting additional specialist support and completing condition assessments. They will work closely with the Collections Manager on the large-scale Collections re-housing project and advise on IPM and environmental monitoring. They will also lead on costume mounting for loans, photography and engagement projects, and contribute to the pre-opening programme.
This role will have some involvement with the development of the new Museum. However, a separate procurement process is envisaged to support conservation and mounting for the new exhibitions and displays.
About You
Location: Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PE
About The Fashion Museum Bath
Fashion Museum Bath holds one of the world’s leading collections of fashion, spanning 400 years of human creativity, from 1600 to the present day. It is an exciting time for the Fashion Museum as we undertake a major capital project to open a new Fashion Museum (relocated from the old site). Opening in 2030 the new Museum will transform access to the Collection, with dynamic exhibitions, displays and programming.
About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Textile Conservator and Costume Mounter, to join the Fashion Museum team at a key moment in the Museum’s transformation. The focus of the role is on essential and strategic conservation and care of the collection. The post-holder will lead on conservation, including undertaking practical conservation treatments, contracting additional specialist support and completing condition assessments. They will work closely with the Collections Manager on the large-scale Collections re-housing project and advise on IPM and environmental monitoring. They will also lead on costume mounting for loans, photography and engagement projects, and contribute to the pre-opening programme.
This role will have some involvement with the development of the new Museum. However, a separate procurement process is envisaged to support conservation and mounting for the new exhibitions and displays.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced, accredited Conservator with strong practical skills and significant experience in textile conservation and costume mounting. You will have:
Your work will be mainly based in the Collections Store in Warminster, but will also include some work in Bath, with the opportunity for home-working on occasion. The role is envisaged to be 2 days per week but we are open to discussion about other work-patterns.
Interested to find out more?
For more information, please refer to Role Specific Criteria document.
The Role Profile also included is standardised across the sites in Heritage Services (Fashion Museum Bath, the Roman Baths & Pump Room, Victoria Art Gallery, and Bath Record Office) and so includes some information not applicable to this role. Specific information for this post is provided in the Role Specific Criteria document.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Elisabeth Murray, Senior Curator, at or by telephone on 01225 477833
- At least 5 years of experience in textile conservation and costume mounting in museum or conservation setting
- Expertise in pattern-cutting, sewing and garment construction
- Experience with fashion exhibitions and knowledge of display mannequins
- Experience of environmental monitoring systems and environmental requirements for museum collections.
- Understanding of the care of museum collections and conservation requirements
- Experience leading work-streams, from planning to delivery, collaborating with others.
- Experience of public engagement related to conservation
Your work will be mainly based in the Collections Store in Warminster, but will also include some work in Bath, with the opportunity for home-working on occasion. The role is envisaged to be 2 days per week but we are open to discussion about other work-patterns.
Interested to find out more?
For more information, please refer to Role Specific Criteria document.
The Role Profile also included is standardised across the sites in Heritage Services (Fashion Museum Bath, the Roman Baths & Pump Room, Victoria Art Gallery, and Bath Record Office) and so includes some information not applicable to this role. Specific information for this post is provided in the Role Specific Criteria document.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Elisabeth Murray, Senior Curator, at or by telephone on 01225 477833
Interview date (in Warminster or online): 08/04/2026
No Agencies Please
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview dates (in Warminster or online): 08/04/2026
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
No Agencies Please
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview dates (in Warminster or online): 08/04/2026
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.