Position at Pitt Rivers Museum

Conservator
Pitt Rivers Museum
University of Oxford

Part-time Conservator:  Salary Grade 4: UKP 19,822 - 22,971
1 year part-time (60%) fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave

The Pitt Rivers Museum is offering an excellent opportunity for a
suitably qualified and experienced individual to be part of the
conservation and collection care team.

The successful candidate will have a recognized qualification in
conservation, preferably with experience of working in a museum or
similar institution.  They should have an understanding of a broad
range of materials and the cultural issues surrounding the treatment
and care of ethnographic, social history and archaeological
collections. Essential requirements are; an interest in preventive
conservation, proven ability to meet deadlines, able to work alone
or in a team, enthusiasm, computer literate, a flexible approach to
work and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of
audiences; a full driving licence is desirable.  This is for one
year only to cover maternity leave.

A completed application form, including full curriculum vitae, a
covering letter addressing the selection criteria and the names and
addresses of two referees, should be sent to the Administrator, the
Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP. An application
form and further particulars of this post can be downloaded from

    <URL:">http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/vacancies.html

Closing date for applications: 6 May 2011, 5pm

Heather Richardson
Head of Conservation
Pitt Rivers Museum


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