Position at Royal Armouries

Assistant Conservator
Royal Armouries
UKP12,675 per annum
Fixed Term: May 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Part Time, 22.5 hours per week

The Hall of Steel forms the heart of the Royal Armouries Museum,
Leeds whose walls are decorated with trophy displays composed of
2500 objects reminiscent of the historical trophy displays erected
by the Tower Armouries from the 17th Century.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Royal Armouries (Leeds),
this huge project will form a summer exhibition based on the
conservation and recording of the 2575 objects that make up the
display in the Hall of Steel.  All items will be removed, cleaned,
re-labelled and re-installed.

You will provide a high level of care and conservation for the
museum's collections including; carrying out conservation treatments
on collection items, creating and maintaining comprehensive records
and preparing condition reports.

You will be able to demonstrate your previous commitment to becoming
a qualified conservator and some knowledge of relevant conservation
treatments would be desirable.  Photographic experience, especially
digital imaging, and computer literacy  would be an advantage
although not essential.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further please call
+44 113 2201949.

To apply please forward your CV to

    Corina Burnett
    HR Officer
    Human Resources
    Royal Armouries
    Armouries Drive
    Leeds LS10 1LT
    recruitment [at] armouries__org__uk

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