Position at Horniman Museum

Conservation Officer
Collections Conservation and Care

Pay rates currently under review - circa UKP25,000 pa

Short Term Contract

The Horniman Museum is offering a short term contract for four
months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced objects
conservator to work in the Collections Conservation and Care
Section.  The work will concentrate on conserving and preparing
objects for two new temporary exhibitions, one focusing on Dance in
Bali, the other and exhibition in association with the Olympic year
called 'The Body Adorned', along with ongoing work towards the
Review of the Environmental Control Strategic Study carried out in
1992.

Applicants should have a good range of post-qualification practical
experience which encompasses the care, documentation and treatment
of a wide range of organic and inorganic objects in a museum
environment.

To access further information and an application pack please visit

    <URL:http://www.horniman.ac.uk/more/vacancies.php>

Should you wish to discuss the position on an informal basis then
please contact

    Louise Bacon
    Head of Collections Conservation and Care
    +44 20 8291 8682

Closing date for completed application forms is Monday 22 January
2010 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held in the first week of February 2010.

The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes
applicants from all sections of the community.

Adese Okojie
HR Assistant
Horniman Museum and Gardens
*44 2086991872 ext 147
+44 2082918688

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