[Consdistlist] The British Museum - Conservator: Organics

[Bethany Tatler]

Conservator: Organics
Conservation
Part time: 2 days per week
Fixed term: 3 months in duration
£26,931 per annum pro-rata
Application Deadline: 12 Noon on Wednesday 13 March 2019
Interviews: approx. 8 April 2019

We are recruiting for a Conservator: Organics with specialist knowledge and 
experience in the conservation of wood and painted surfaces, in order to care 
for the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive 
measures in support of the Museum's operating plan.

The post-holder will contribute to the preparation of objects for loan, 
exhibition and permanent display, as well as supporting dedicated projects on 
collections in store. This role will also involve delivering an increasingly 
diverse public programme and supporting the department with the implementation 
of the Collection Care strategy.

The successful candidate will possess a recognised professional conservation 
qualification to degree level, or equivalent, in the field of paintings 
conservation. With post-training work experience in the museum and heritage 
sector, you will have strong knowledge of contemporary principles and practice 
in preventive conservation. Experience working on archaeological and/or world 
cultures collections would be seen as beneficial.

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 confident in presenting work publicly. It 
is essential to pass a colour vision test for this role.

For further information, or to apply for this role please visit 
https://bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com//templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_1521.aspx


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Re: [Consdistlist] The British Museum - Conservator: Organics (Wooden Objects)

[Melissa East]

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.
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[Consdistlist] The British Museum - Conservator: Organics x2

[Melissa East]

Conservator: Organics x2
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 two Conservators: Organics with specialist knowledge and 
experience in the area of archaeological and/ or historic organic materials 
conservation, to care for the British Museum's collection through a combination 
of interventive and preventive measures in support of the Museum's operating 
plan.
Please indicate your specialist interest (archaeological or historic materials 
conservation) in the personal statement section of the application form. As 
required, both post holders will also work on a broad range of organic 
materials outside their specialist area.
The post-holders 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 roles 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 candidates will possess a recognised professional conservation 
qualification to degree level, or equivalent, with emphasis on the conservation 
of objects made of organic materials. 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 two highly organised individuals, who can balance diverse 
workloads and complete projects to agreed deadlines and budgets. You will 
liaise with a variety of stakeholders, and will be an open and effective 
communicator as well as confident in presenting work publicly. It is essential 
to pass a colour vision test for these roles.
To apply, please visit our website.
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[Consdistlist] The British Museum - Conservator: Organics

[Melissa East]

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.
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