Positions at National Museums Liverpool

Modern Apprentice - Frame Conservation
National Museums Liverpool
Modern Apprentice - Frame Conservation (Ref: 2004/031)
UKP10,250 per annum
2 Year Fixed Term Contract

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
North West.

National Museums Liverpool is looking for an enthusiastic 18-25 year
old to join its Frame Conservation Section as a modern apprentice.

This two-year apprenticeship is an opportunity for you to acquire
training and experience in the field of Frame Conservation and
Restoration.  You will be encouraged to develop and extend your
existing practical and documentation skills whilst utilising the
outstanding facilities on offer in the Conservation Centre.

To be the successful applicant you will have 2 GCSEs including
mathematics and English.  An NVQ level 2 in carpentry and joinery
would be desirable. You will have some experience of carpentry and
joinery, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with good attention to
detail and manual dexterity for dealing with intricate and historic
gilded objects.  Furthermore, you will have excellent communication
and organisational skills.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 8
April 2004.

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.

or email humanresources [at] liverpoolmuseums__org__uk or visit
<URL:http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk> to download an application
form.


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