Position at Fitzwilliam Museum

Conservator of Fine Art on Paper
Fitzwilliam Museum

UKP32,620 - UKP43,840

The Fitzwilliam Museum houses the principal collections of art and
antiquities of the University of Cambridge, and holds over half a
million objects in its care. The Assistant Keeper (Paper
Conservation) is responsible for the interventive and preventive
conservation of prints and drawings for the Department of Paintings,
Drawings and Prints and participates in  the Museum wide Collections
Care programme.

The department holds some 110,000 prints and 17,000 drawings of the
highest national and international importance. The role is both
proactive and reactive and aims to increase the physical
accessibility of the collection to all users whilst ensuring their
long term preservation.

The role holder undertakes condition surveys, treatment reports and
develops mounting and storage solutions to improve better access to
the collections. He/she advises curatorial colleagues on methods of
production, media and materials to establish authenticity and
provenance. The role holder carries out research based on the
collections and publishes findings in conservation and scholarly
journals

Candidates should have a relevant qualification in paper
conservation with extensive demonstrable work experience. Accredited
status in the profession through ICON is preferred.

 Detailed knowledge and experience of high-level conservation
treatments on paper and related materials are essential. The ability
to work effectively and constructively both independently and as
part of a team, as well as highly effective communication and
influencing skills are necessary plus a highly organised approach to
work to ensure deadlines are constantly achieved.

Further details and application form CHRIS/6 are available from
<URL:http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/contact/jobs>, via email
lmb26<-at->cam<.>ac<.>uk or by phoning +44 1223 764840.

Closing date for applications:  12 noon Tuesday 4 January 2011
Planned interview date:  Friday 21 January 2011

Interested candidates should complete the CHRIS/6 application form
and return with a covering letter and CV to

    Linda Brooklyn
    The Fitzwilliam Museum
    Trumpington St
    Cambridge CB2 1RB
    lmb26<-at->cam<.>ac<.>uk

The University welcomes diversity and is committed to equality of
opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are
eligible to live and work in the UK

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