Positions at Tate

Sculpture Conservators (2 positions)
Tate
Millbank, London

Closing date:  10 September 2010

Salary:

    UKP21,720 (pro rata to UKP27,150) per annum for the part-time
    post

    UKP27,150 per annum for the full-time post

Contract Type:

    1 x Permanent, Part-time 28.8hrs per week
    1 x Fixed term up to 31-03-11, Full time

Tate's Collection comprises some 67,000 works of British art from
the 16th century to the present day, international modern and
contemporary art. Our Collection Care Division is responsible for
ensuring this vast resource is readily accessible and available for
all four Tate galleries--now and in the future--through excellence
and innovation in care, while preventing damage and deterioration of
both nationally respected and internationally renowned pieces.

Permanent, Part-time 28.8hrs per week We are seeking an experienced
sculpture conservator to work within our Sculpture Conservation team
in support of Tate Liverpool and other sites, and for programmes
including displays, exhibitions and loans.   Day-to-day, you'll
concentrate on assessing, preparing and treating works of art within
the Collection and on supporting all related activity.  We'll also
expect you to keep up-to-date with the latest conservation
techniques, ensuring Tate is at the forefront of setting
international standards within Collection Care.  It's a challenging
and varied role which will also include the responsibility of
overseeing and supporting the development of junior staff.

Fixed term up to 31-03-11, Full time We are seeking an experienced
sculpture conservator to work within our Sculpture Conservation team
in support of Tate Britain displays, under the Transforming Tate
Britain Project. Day-to-day, you'll concentrate on assessing,
preparing and treating works of art within the Collection and on
supporting all related display activity.

You will hold a recognised qualification in Conservation with
demonstrable practical experience.   It is essential to have
analytical and problem-solving skills, organisational,
time-management and planning skills, and to be effective
communicator. You will need to be able to work independently on
conservation treatments and provide specialist advice for storage,
transport and installation of works of art.   Good end-use IT skills
will also be necessary with flexibility around working hours and
related travel.

For more information and to download an application form, please
visit our website <URL:http://www.tate.org.uk>.  If you're unable to
access our website, please email: jobs<-at->tate<.>org<.>uk

For the permanent role quote ref: 10064
For the fixed term role quote ref: 10054

Closing date: 10 September 2010.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all.

Annis Kooshesh
HR Advisor Tate
+44 20 7887 8096


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