Position at Guildhall Art Gallery, London

Frames Conservator
Libraries and Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery

Salary: UKP18,540 - UKP22,780 plus UKP4,370 L/W
Job Grade: JE5 +2
Organisation: Corporation of London

The Corporation's Permanent Collection of Works of Art comprises
approximately 4,000 oil paintings, sculptures and works on paper.
London topographical subjects from the 17th century to the present
are a major element while other strengths include paintings; and the
studio collection of Sir Matthew Smith, comprising 175 oil paintings
and more than 1,000 works on paper.     We are looking for a Frames
Conservator to assist in the conservation and restoration of frames,
mainly of British works of     art dating from the seventeenth
century to the present.  Applicants should have a degree in a
relevant subject and/or a recognised conservation qualification or
apprenticeship plus a minimum of three years' practical experience,
preferably within a museum/gallery environment. Interviews are
expected to take place on Friday 25 November 2005. Applications are
particularly welcome from women and those from ethnic minorities who
are at present under represented at senior level in the Corporation.
The Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity and operates
a no smoking policy.

Application forms and further details available from the

    Director's Secretary
    Libraries Archives and Guildhall Art Gallery Department
    Guildhall Library
    Aldermanbury
    London EC2P 2EJ
    +44 20 7332 1850
    libraries.recruit<-a t->corpoflondon< . >gov< . >uk.

Monday to Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
    <URL:http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/corporation/job opportunities>
and
    <URL:http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/corporation/leisure_heritage/
        libraries_archives_museums_galleries/guildhall_art_gallery>

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The closing date for applications is 10 November 2005.

Nancy Wade
Assistant Painting Conservator


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