Work for Us
Our Ethos
We have a varied range of skills and specialities at John Jones and we pride ourselves on our strong creative team. The key qualities that we value are enthusiasm, proactiveness, commitment, the ability to communicate well and play part of a team, as well as plain common sense. If you’re interested in joining our team, please get in touch. Even if we’re not recruiting we’re always interested to hear from like minded people about what they can bring to John Jones.
Current Opportunities
Art Conservator - Specialising in Paper
John Jones is seeking an experienced conservator to undertake practical conservation of artworks on paper, mainly contemporary. The role will involve examinations, quotes, treatment, research, and documentation. The post holder will be confident to work independently, help maintain the studio and run it in the manager’s absence. There is scope in the future for the role to involve collection management projects and brief talks on current projects for John Jones tours. Depending on projects and schedules, the post holder may be asked to oversee interns. Professional development will be encouraged.
Sanding Technician
John Jones are looking to recruit a Full Time Sanding Technician into their already well established Sanding Team.
Preparing the surface of the product to the correct standard of finish prior to it being moved to the next operation within the overall production process, and ensuring priorities set within the work schedule are adhered to.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our employment policy aims to ensure that all staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the position and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion or religious belief, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other grounds which are unjustifiable in terms of equality.
Training
Our highly skilled team of craftspeople undergo in-house training to master the skills and acquire the technical knowledge necessary to make our frames. We have over fifty specialists, including designers, conservators, colourists, gilders, metalworkers, drymounters and fine-art presentation handlers. Every one of them is dedicated to the combination of centuries-old traditions and cutting-edge technology that allows us to produce frames to the very highest standards.
Work Placements
We regularly run placements for carpentry, conservation and other students. Please contact us for further information.