Position at Newport Medieval Ship Project

Conservator
Newport Medieval Ship Project

This post offers a considerable opportunity for personal
development, as the successful candidate will be embarking on the
conservation of one of the most significant archaeological maritime
finds of recent years in Europe.

Newport Museums and Heritage Service is looking for a Conservator
who has the confidence to meet the challenge this opportunity
presents. You will have experience of working with wet
archaeological finds, preferably with experience of treating water
logged wood. However, we also see this as a development post, giving
the right person the opportunity to develop their skills as the
project progresses.

The ability to communicate the work being carried out to a wide
audience will be an essential skill.

This post will be offered on a fixed term basis of 2 years to
complete the conservation project

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)
and is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

Salary: UKP21,412 - 22,845

Closing Date: Friday 17 June 2011

For more information contact newport.ship<-a t->newport< . >gov< . >uk For a more
detailed job description and an application pack, please see

    <URL:http://tinyurl.com/newportshipconservatorvacancy>


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