Position at National Museum of Wales

Conservation Officer (Small Objects)
Department Of Industry
National Museum of Wales

Fixed Term Contract: 12 months
Salary: UKP20,910 - UKP25,520 per annum

We are seeking to appoint a conservation officer to work as part of
the conservation team at the Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Collections Centre at Nantgarw just north of Cardiff.  The
collection is a broad mix of objects, mostly from the 19th and 20th
centuries, ranging from hand tools, oil lamps, and clothing to ship
and railway models.

The post-holder will primarily be involved with the conservation,
restoration and preparation of small objects destined for display at
the National Waterfront Museum Swansea, monitoring environmental
conditions at the museum and conserving other items from the
collections, as required.

Candidates should hold a recognised conservation qualification, with
experience of dealing with industrial items.  Applicants with
qualifications and experience in related fields, e.g. model making,
will also be considered.

The ability to speak Welsh, or the willingness to learn, is
desirable.

For further details and an application form, please contact our
jobline answerphone on +44 29-20-573348 or visit
<URL:http://www.museumwales.ac.uk>

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2006

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is an equal opportunities
employer. Applications are welcome from all sections of the
community.

Claire Thomas
HR Assistant
Amgueddfa Cymru
National Museum Wales
Cathays Park
Cardiff CF10 3NP
+44 29 2057 3125


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