Position at Science Museum

The Science Museum
Object Conservator (6 month contract- temporary cover)
UKP22, 970 per annum pro rata

The Science Museum is seeking an experienced, flexible and
enthusiastic object conservator to support the Museum's extensive
loan and exhibition programme. The post is offered as a 6 month
contract as temporary cover for staff secondment. The successful
candidate will be based primarily at Blythe House, the Science
Museum's storage facility at Olympia but will also be expected to
work at the Science Museum in South Kensington when required.
Applicants must have a relevant object conservation qualification
(first degree) or equivalent practical experience and knowledge.
They must have good teamworking skills, have a systematic approach
to work planning and be able to work independently on projects with
minimal supervision.  Candidates should have good IT skills and
training will be offered on the collections database (Mimsy XG) if
required.

The applicant must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. For
more information about the post and a full job description please
contact:

    Jannicke Langfeldt
    Conservation Manager
    Blythe House
    +44 20 7602 1397
    jannicke.langfeldt [at] nmsi__ac__uk

or

    Derek Brain
    Preventive Conservation Manager
    Science Museum
    +44 20 7942 4121
    derek.brain [at] nmsi__ac__uk

To apply, please email your CV together with a covering letter to
recruittrading [at] nmsi__ac__uk (quoting reference: TEMPCON/06 in the
subject line). Your cover letter must explicitly demonstrate your
suitability for this role in terms of our stated requirements. The
deadline for application is noon on 20 April, 2006. Interviews will
be held on 26 April, 2006. The successful applicant should be
available to start in June.


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