Position at Museum Conservation Services Ltd

Paper Conservator
Museum Conservation Services Ltd

Cambridge job opportunity for an experienced conservator. Museum
Conservation Services Ltd <URL:http://www.paperconservation.co.uk>
has a vacancy for a conservator specialising in works of art on
paper. We are seeking an enthusiastic paper conservator with a
relevant qualification and a minimum of four years
post-qualification experience.

The successful candidate will work alongside several other paper
conservators in our spacious and well equipped, private conservation
studio just outside Cambridge. We are looking for a 'bench
conservator' for practical conservation work, and some
documentation, conservation mounting and framing. The range of
material conserved includes watercolours, drawings, prints, pastels,
manuscript maps, and large items. The studio also carries out some
work on historic photographs and archival material. Site visits for
surveys/insurance recovery/advisory work are also undertaken. The
work is varied and at times challenging. Our conservators are well
supported by senior staff and may be given additional training where
necessary.

Most of our work is for museums, historic houses, and institutions.

Starting salary: UKP18,000-23,000 according to qualifications and
experience. A discretionary incentive may be paid to staff who live
locally. The post is full time and permanent.

The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the UK
and should ideally have a full UK driving license.

Deadline for applications: 21st of November 2003.

To apply please send a CV (stating current salary) to either

    Nicholas Burnett or Richard Farleigh
    Museum Conservation Services Ltd
    Building 213
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    Cambridge B2 4QR
    mcs [at] paperconservation__co__uk

Nicholas Burnett
Director

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