Position at National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside

Sculpture Conservator
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside

Salary UKP 15,000 pro rata
18 week fixed term contract
Ref: 2002/039

National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside (NMGM)
<URL:http://www.nmgm.org.uk> is a unique organisation with
responsibilities both as a major national museum group, and as a
regional and local museum service for people in Liverpool and the
North West.

We are looking for a Sculpture Conservator to work in our award
winning Conservation Centre.  Your main duties will focus on the
conservation of NMGM's large and varied collections of sculpture
displayed in Liverpool Museum, the Walker and the Lady Lever Art
Gallery in Port Sunlight.  At times, there will be a need for you to
work on projects involving contract work for other museums, churches
and heritage bodies.  The main collections at NMGM are classical
marbles, 19th century bronzes, marbles and plasters, and some
ancient Egyptian sculptures.  NMGM also possesses a small collection
of oriental sculptures.

You will have good craft skills in sculpture, together with a track
record of practical sculpture conservation.  Excellent management,
communication and organisational skills are also essential
requirements of this post.  A conservation qualification, experience
of work with contracts, and knowledge of Microsoft Office would be
an advantage.

For further details and an application form, please send a postcard
with your name and address, clearly stating the reference number to:

    NMGM
    Human Resources Department
    PO Box 33, 127 Dale Street
    Liverpool L69 3LA
    humanresources [at] nmgm__org

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13
September 2002 and interviews will take place on 26 September 2002.

NMGM is committed to equality of opportunity in all that we do.

Vicky Gregory
Human Resources Department


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