Position at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Conservation Art Surveyor
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and
self-motivated individual to survey and document the artwork
collection in our renowned Marianne North Gallery. Working with
Kew?s own conservator you will be examining the whole collection,
assessing what conservation will be required and recording all
details ready for work on the collection to start next year.  The
survey is in support of a Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) bid to
refurbish and enhance the Marianne North Gallery and its collection.

You will have a graduate qualification, or equivalent experience, in
conservation, with a specialism in illustration, preferably oil on
paper.

This post is supported by a grant from a private supporter and the
employment will be for a 12 week period. Salary will be commensurate
with experience and in the range UKP16,760 - UKP18,623 per annum pro
rata and benefits include a choice of final salary or stakeholder
pension, generous annual leave and a stunning work environment.

Application packs are available from <URL:http://www.kew.org> (click
on the link at the bottom of the homepage). Alternatively, please
contact the HR Department, RBG Kew, on +44 20 8332 5184/5150 (24 hour
answer phone). Please quote reference: CAS.

Closing date: 25 June 2007
Interview date: 2 July 2007

Committed to equality through diversity. Selection is on merit
alone.

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