Position at British Museum

Head of Organic Artifacts Conservation Section
Department of Conservation and Scientific Research
The British Museum

Full time, permanent post
UKPUKP36,146 per annum

The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research is looking to
recruit a Head of the Organic Artifacts Conservation Section to
develop and implement, in conjunction with other senior staff
members, strategic and operational plans for the department that
support its preservation, conservation and research strategies, as
well as managing and delivering the operational plan of the section,
which will include increased participation in the Museum's
commercial and international activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing
and motivating the staff of the Organic Artifacts Conservation
Section in the delivery of long-term and project-based activity
required to meet the aims and programmes of the Museum.  A key
responsibility will be to ensure high standards of organic materials
conservation are maintained and that the section continues to meet
the ethical standards of the Museum and broader conservation
profession.  The role will involve maintaining and further
developing the section's reputation as a centre of excellence for
the conservation of organic materials, both nationally and
internationally, and developing and maintaining relationships with
internal and external partners.  In addition to this, you will be
responsible for leading and overseeing the relocation of the section
to the new World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre, as well as
playing a pivotal role in the move of the organic collections to
stores in this new facility.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised professional
conservation qualification to degree level or equivalent and be an
expert in the field of organic materials conservation, both
nationally and internationally. As well as relevant practical
organic materials conservation experience, experience of leading,
motivating and managing a team of professionals is essential, as are
demonstrable planning, prioritisation and project management skills.

For further information visit the British Museum website or contact

    Dr David Saunders
    Keeper
    Department of Conservation and Scientific Research
    The British Museum
    Great Russell Street
    London WC1B 3DG
    UK
    dsaunders<-at->thebritishmuseum<.>ac<.>uk


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