Position at British Museum

International Conservation Project Co-ordinator (ICPC)
Conservation and Scientific Research
The British Museum

Full-time
Fixed-term contract; 36 months in duration

UKP29,103 per annum

Ref: 1321496

The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research (CSR) is
looking to recruit a conservator to co-ordinate the department's
contribution to international conservation programmes. The ICPC will
work with the Heads of Conservation Sections, preventive
conservators and conservation scientists to develop and deliver
programmes, training, advice and treatment and will advise and
support to the Keeper, Deputy Head of Department and Head of Science
on international conservation and resource matters. The role will
also involve overseeing all aspects of the CSR contribution to the
Zayed National Museum (ZNM) project, and to contribute to and
oversee other international training and consultancy projects.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and participating in
surveys and conservation of objects for loans to the ZNM as well as
the conservation assessment of objects for acquisition by the ZNM.
You will ensure that objects are conserved for the projects and that
expert advice is provided on locally suitable environmental
requirements, conservation, shipment, mounting and installation. In
addition to this, you will contribute to the business planning for a
conservation function at the ZNM, as well as co-ordinating and
leading on the development of preventive and interventive
conservation training workshops.

You will hold a recognised professional conservation qualification
to degree level or equivalent and be a specialist in the field of
conservation, both nationally and internationally. You will also
have relevant experience in interventive and preventive conservation
and collections care.  Experience of leading and motivating a team
of professionals is essential, as are demonstrable negotiation
abilities, good communication and organisational skills.

For further information or to apply for this role, please go to

    <URL:http://www.britishmuseum.org/jobs>

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 12 April 2013.


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