Conservator: Organics Conservation Full time Permanent GBP 30,884 per annum Application Deadline: 15 May 2017
The British Museum is seeking a Conservator: Organics to lead in the care of the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures. The Department of Conservation works to preserve the Museum's collection for present and future generations, as well as providing a greater understanding of the materials, meaning and context of each object. In support of the Museum's operating plan this role will focus on the care and conservation of objects made of organic materials, including Asian lacquer. The post-holder will prepare objects for loans, temporary exhibitions and permanent display, manage, motivate and develop other staff as required, and actively engage with the department's public outreach activities. With a professional conservation qualification to degree level, or equivalent, the successful candidate will have considerable post qualification experience of working in the heritage sector. They will have demonstrable experience of organic materials conservation and Asian lacquer conservation as well as experience of devising preventive conservation measures. They will also have excellent problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver agreed outcomes. They will thrive as part of a team and be able to communicate confidently to a variety of audiences. Evidence of strong writing skills or a peer reviewed publication record in the field of expertise is essential. To apply, please visit our website. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org/
