Positions at English Heritage

Project Conservator and Regional Conservator
English Heritage

Project Conservator - Osborne House
12 month contract (with possibility of an extension)
UKP17,000 pa inc
Ref: R/4/2000

English Heritage is the lead body for the conservation of the
historic environment in England, responsible for over 400 historic
sites and half a million objects.  We are now looking for a Project
Conservator and Regional Conservator.

Osborne House on the Isle of Wight is currently undergoing a major
redecoration project including the redisplay of the Indian
collection in the Durbar Room. This is an exciting opportunity for a
conservator to provide collections conservation and collections
management support to the project team.  You will be based at
Osborne House and your role will include assisting with the
preparation of tender documents, advising on protection,
co-ordinating the installation of the Meaco system, ensuring the
safe packing and movement of objects, re-installations and
housekeeping. Previous applicants need not apply.

Regional Conservator - North Regions
12 month contract
UKP17,000pa inc
Ref: RNY/002/00

This post represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in
providing guidance on achieving effective collections conservation
and collections management for English Heritage properties and
stores in the NE, Yorkshire and NW Regions.  You will be based in
York and will be involved, with in situ conservation, improving
housekeeping standards, Insect Pest Management, training English
Heritage staff, the formulation of emergency procedures, research,
and assisting with the protection of the contents during filming,
photography and events.

Both posts require a recognised conservation qualification with at
least 2 years post-qualification practical and preventative
conservation experience. You must be an enthusiastic, well-motivated
team player able to deliver under pressure.

To apply for an application form, please send an A4 size self
addressed envelope (no stamp) quoting the appropriate reference
number to

    English Heritage
    23 Savile Row
    London W1X 1AB
    anne.harty [at] english-heritage__org__uk

Closing date June 2, 2000
Interview date: To be advised

English Heritage is committed to an equal opportunities policy

Barry Knight
English Heritage
London
+44 20 7973 3000
Fax: +44 20 7973 3001


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