Position at the Hampton Court Palace

Commissioned Treatment Co-ordinator
Conservation and Collection Care
Hampton Court Palace

Maternity cover (6 months with possibility of extension)

Salary: UKP24,154.00 pro rata

Our tapestries, textiles, decorative objects and interiors are
windows to the past. By joining our expert team of conservators
you'll ensure they can be enjoyed well into the future. Working
within five of the country's greatest royal palaces, you will join a
34-strong team of conservators and conservation scientists looking
after some of the world's finest (royal) collections and decorative
interiors.

Working under the direction of the Commissioned Treatment
Conservation Supervisor and other experts, you will project manage
the contracted conservation of non-textile objects, including
preparing contracts, managing project budgets, and co-ordinating the
work with palace colleagues and external contractors.  Working in a
small team, you should be able to work with a significant degree of
independence.  You will be intrigued by the objects and the history
of their conservation. Maintaining and developing the associated
conservation records for this work is an important part of this
role.

As a graduate of a recognised conservation training programme or
with equivalent experience, you will possess conservation treatment
experience and an understanding of the conservation of a wide range
of materials and treatment options. You will also be keen to explain
your conservation work to both professional colleagues and palace
visitors.

Although based at Hampton Court Palace, there will be a requirement
to work at other palaces.

HRP supports the Icon PACR accreditation scheme by employing
conservators who are PACR accredited or are working towards
accreditation.

Closing date: Wednesday 4 May
2011 Interviews will take place the week of 9 May 2011

Find out more and apply by visiting <URL:http://www.hrp.org.uk>

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly
values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates
regardless of their background.


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