Conservator: Organics (Wooden Objects) Conservation Full time Permanent GBP 25,872 per annum Application Deadline: 10 August 2017 Interviews will take place on 13, 14 or 15 September 2017 We are recruiting a Conservator: Organics with specialist knowledge and experience in the area of organic materials conservation, specifically in the conservation of wooden objects and furniture, including those with varnished, painted or decorative surfaces. As required, the post holder will also work on a broad range of organic materials outside their specialist area. The post-holder will care for the British Museum's collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures in support of the Museum's operating plan. You will contribute to the preparation of objects for loan, exhibition and permanent display, as well as supporting dedicated projects on collections in store. The focus of the role in the short to medium term will be to deliver an increasingly diverse public programme and to support the department to implement the Collection Care strategy. The successful candidate will possess a recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level, or equivalent, with emphasis on the conservation of wooden objects and furniture. With post-training work experience in the museum and heritage sector you will have an understanding of conservation theory and ethical decision making, and knowledge of contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation. We are seeking a highly organised individual, who can balance diverse workloads and complete projects to agreed deadlines and budgets. You will liaise with a variety of stakeholders, and will be open and effective communicators as well as confident in presenting work publicly. It is essential to pass a colour vision test for this role. To apply, please visit our website. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
