Positions at Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

Assistant Conservation Officer (Objects)
Conservation Officer (Engineering)
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

Assistant Conservation Officer (Objects)
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Based at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

    Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2012

    N05: UKP19,126 - UKP21,519 per annum

    Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Conservation
    Officer (Objects). This post will cover the conservation of
    objects from the collections of Tyne and Wear Archives and
    Museums which are wide ranging and include Science and Industry
    collections, Maritime History, Decorative and Modern Craft.

    The post holder will also assist with collections care projects
    as part of TWAM's commitment to supporting other museums in the
    North East Region.

    Candidates should possess a recognised qualification, or
    equivalent in Conservation of historic objects and some
    subsequent practical experience.

    For further information and to apply online

        <URL:http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/jobs>

    For an application pack, please contact:

        Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
        +44 191 232 6789

    Closing date: 9 June 2011

    Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Conservation Officer (Engineering)
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

    0.4 FTE (2 days per week)
    Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne
    Permanent
    N7:  UKP26,276 - UKP29,236 per annum pro rata

    Applications are invited for the post of Conservation Officer
    (Engineering). The post holder will be responsible for the
    conservation of objects from the collections of Tyne and Wear
    Archives and Museums which are wide ranging. This post will
    focus particularly on Science, Industry, Engineering and
    Maritime History collections which are held at a number of TWAM
    venues across Tyne and Wear.

    You will work closely with curators, and other colleagues from
    the Conservation Team, to maintain, and make accessible to the
    public, TWAM's nationally designated science, industry and
    maritime collections.

    The post holder will also assist with collections care as part
    of TWAM's commitment to supporting the North East Regional
    Museums.

    Candidates should possess a recognised qualification, or
    equivalent relevant experience, either in the Conservation of
    historic objects or in engineering.  If qualified or experienced
    in engineering, a candidate should have an appreciation of the
    conservation approach.

    For further information and to apply online

        <URL:http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/jobs>

    For an application pack, please contact

        Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
        +44 191 232 6789

    Closing date: 09 June 2011

    Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Rachael Metcalfe
Conservation Officer
Collections Management
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
Newcastle NE1 4JA
+44 191 2772195


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