Positions at National Museum of Science and Industry

Collections Care Manager
Creative Planet

Preventive Conservation Manager
The Science Museum

Collections Care Manager
Creative Planet

    The Creative Planet is a new National Museum of Science and
    Industry initiative at Wroughton, near Swindon, England. The
    Carbon Exchange (Science Museum at Creative Planet) is one of
    the five knowledge farms that are to be developed that will
    combine conservation and musicological excellence with
    spectacular visitor attractions.

    The primary job purpose for this post will be to manage all
    aspects of collection care (including conservation,
    documentation, security, display and storage), to co-ordinate
    object acquisitions, disposals and loans, and contribute to the
    overall management of the Carbon Exchange.

    The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of
    collection care including preventive conservation and hazards
    management, as well as managing and motivating staff, with a
    revenue budget of UKP35k.

    Applicants will need experience of collections management and
    object storage, including technical competence and expertise in
    conservation. At least some of this experience should have
    included responsibility for the effective planning and
    management of operational services and resources, and preferably
    volunteers. Probably with a relevant management/professional
    qualification, applicants must be able to demonstrate a
    commitment to sustainable development, together with an
    analytical approach to decision making, and the ability to
    control and complete projects. Prior exposure to safety and
    security issues gained in a similar environment is also
    essential, and knowledge of current developments in museums
    would be an advantage.

    To be successful in this post, the applicant will need to be
    highly motivated, with excellent leadership and relationship
    building skills. In addition, resource and services management,
    project control and delivery expertise will be essential. The
    post holder must also be able to demonstrate an appropriate
    level of computer proficiency, ideally including collection
    databases, together with effective and well developed
    communication, presentation and negotiating skills.

    Salary scale:  UKP26,544-33,720

Preventive Conservation Manager
The Science Museum

    The Science Museum, part of The National Museum of Science and
    Industry, is based in London and already has an established
    reputation for the conservation of science and technology
    collections, and contributes to international conservation
    research.

    The primary job purpose for this post will be to manage the
    conservation unit at the Science Museum, including work
    planning, staff and resource management and be responsible for
    collection care and preventive conservation at the museum site.

    Reporting to the Head of Conservation, the post holder will be
    responsible for managing, motivating and developing conservation
    staff, 2 Conservators and 6 Conservation Assistants, together
    with controlling a budget of UKP10k.

    Key areas of the job will include working with curators,
    designers and other museum staff on future displays in the
    museum galleries, continue to manage the environmental
    monitoring system, implement the IPM strategy and assist in the
    training programme to raise collection care awareness in the
    museum.

    Applicants will need to have worked in the museum environment
    for 7 or more years, of which at least 5 should have included
    responsibility for managing people and budgets. A recognised
    conservation qualification or equivalent practical experience
    will be essential.

    To be successful in this post, the post holder will need to be
    motivated, with highly developed interpersonal and planning
    skills, and a proven track record of implementing best practice
    working methods. Strong computer/IT skills will also be
    essential.

    Salary scale: UKP 22,850-30,480

Please send your CV of no more that 3 pages and a covering letter
specifying which position you are applying for to:

    Sarah Archer
    NMSI
    Exhibition Road
    London SW7 2DD
    England
    +44 20 7942 4022
    s.archer [at] nmsi__ac__uk

The closing date is Friday September 19, 2003.

Helen Kingsley on behalf of Hazel Newey, Head of Conservation


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