Position at Imperial War Museum

Conservator (Paper)
Imperial War Museum
London
Salary UKP18,541 to UKP22,661
Fixed term to 9 January 2008

The purpose of this role is to assist in the preparation and
treatment of objects as part of the Museum's On the Case Project to
upgrade the WW1 and WW2 galleries, primarily from the collection of
the Department of Exhibits and Firearms. Installed approximately 10
years ago the WW1 and WW2 galleries are now in urgent need of
attention.

Whist specialising in paper based collections the post holder will
be able undertake the tasks identified below for all media held by
the Museum.

Whilst based principally in London, the post holder will also
co-ordinate IWM's facsimile project. This project will review,
assess and replace paper-based items currently on display at all
branches of the Museum with suitable facsimiles. This work will form
an important part of IWM's on-going Review of Paper Collections

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 12 May 2006
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 22
May 2006

The Imperial War Museum is committed to a policy of Equal
Opportunities

For an application pack see

    <URL:http://www.iwm.org.uk>
    (job opportunities)

or email recruit [at] iwm__org__uk.

Job application and job specification can be found at:

    <URL:http://www.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.00100r006>

For further information about this job, please contact:

    Ros Whitford
    Conservation Manager
    Department of Collections Management
    Imperial War Museum
    Lambeth Road
    London  SE1 6HZ
    +44 20 7416 5271
    Fax: +44 20 7416 5374


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