Position at Historic Royal Palaces

Preventive conservator (full time, permanent)
Historic Royal Palaces, London, UK

Based at Hampton Court Palace

The key responsibilities of this established role will comprise of
carrying out hands-on collection care and safeguarding routines,
including cleaning the collection and protecting it during
commercial events and construction.  In addition, you will be a
member of the team responsible for environmental monitoring and
analysis, pest control management, condition tracking and exhibition
work.  This role contributes to the initiatives of explaining our
conservation work to the public.

The successful candidate will have a recognised Conservation
qualification or equivalent, wishing to build on their knowledge of
preventive conservation by gaining practical experience working in a
delicate heritage environment.  Both independently and as a strong
team player you will be motivated to achieve goals by working
closely with your colleagues in a reactive environment.

Historic Royal Palaces encourages PACR accreditation

This position will be based at Hampton Court Palace; however there
may be a requirement to work from other palaces.  Additionally,
hours of work may include evenings and weekends.  The ability to
work at heights is essential.

Closing date: 22 February 2008
Salary: UKP20,712
Reference: S08-08

Applications from internal candidates should be in the form of a
letter putting forward your suitability for the position.  Please
send your application to

    Joanna Cummings
    Human resources Department, Apt 45
    Hampton Court Palace
    joanna.cummings<-a t->hrp< . >org< . >uk


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