Position at National Museums Liverpool

Organics Conservator
National Museums Liverpool
Salary UKP15,750 - UKP18,370 pro rata
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Ref: 2003/100

National Museums Liverpool 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
northwest.

The Conservation Centre is looking for someone to undertake the
passive and interventive conservation of organic objects in the
diverse collections of National Museums Liverpool.  These include
extensive ethnographic, decorative art and social history
collections.

As well as carrying out remedial treatments and implementing
preventive strategies you will assist with the planning and
installing of in-house displays and both inward and outward loans.
Occasionally you may be asked to take part in behind the scenes
tours or similar events for the public and specialist groups.

You will hold a recognised conservation qualification relevant to
organic objects and ideally you will have practical experience of
working in a museum environment.  You will have good organisational
skills and be able to keep clear, accurate and accessible records of
treatments.  You will be a clear communicator, able to liaise
effectively with others.  Experience of using Microsoft Word, Access
and Excel software would be desirable.

The closing date for applications is November 27, 2003.

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

    National Museums Liverpool
    Human Resources Department
    PO Box 33
    127 Dale Street
    Liverpool L69 3LA

Alternatively, you may request details via e-mail from
humanresources [at] liverpoolmuseums__org__uk or visit
<URL:http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk> to download an application
form.




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