Position at University of Cambridge Museums

Conservator of Organic Materials
University of Cambridge Museums (UCM)

Full Time

One year in the first instance

Salary range UKP23,811 - UKP26,779

University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) is one of only 16 museum
services nationally to secure Major Partnership Funding from the
Arts Council England (ACE).  The Connecting Collections programme
(CC) will transform access to the exceptional collections and
research resources of the eight University of Cambridge Museums
(UCM). Excellence in collections care and interpretation,
substantial digital innovation, high-profile exhibitions,
imaginative learning programmes and effective marketing across the
University museums and with wider cultural partners will reach and
benefit audiences locally, regionally, nationally and
internationally.

Connecting Collections: Care and Conservation (CCCC) comprises a key
part of the wider programme, and will provide conservation and
collection care support across UCM.   The Conservator of Organic
Materials will play a vital role in delivering the project, working
as part of a small but developing team. In the first instance, the
Conservator will be based in the Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology.

The Conservator will carry out practical conservation and collection
care projects across UCM, supervise the work of external
conservation contractors, interns and volunteers and advise the CCCC
team about conservation priorities to inform resource allocation and
priorities. S/he will contribute to increased closer working across
UCM especially with collections care staff of all the museums and
existing conservators in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Hamilton Kerr
Institute, Polar Museum and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

The post requires demonstrable experience in conservation of museum
objects and specimens made from organic materials, highly effective
communication and influencing skills and the ability to balance
demands and priorities across different museums.

Candidates should have a recognised qualification in conservation or
equivalent experience and should be PACR accredited or working
towards accreditation.

Closing date for applications: 12 November 2012

Planned interview date: 20 November 2012

Interested candidates should complete the CHRIS/6 application form
(excluding Part 2) and return it with a supporting statement to

    Personnel and Workforce Development Manager
    The Fitzwilliam Museum,
    Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB
    ucmrec<-at->hermes<.>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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