Position at Royal Armouries

Conservator
Royal Armouries
Based in Leeds

UKP22,694 per annum

The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom's National Museum of Arms
and Armour, including firearms and artillery and has a worldwide
reputation as a centre of excellence for the Conservation and Care
of Arms and Armour.

We are seeking to appoint an Object Conservator, to assist with the
ongoing provision of a high standard of Conservation and Collections
Care within the Museum.  The postholder will be part of a small but
dynamic department responsible for conserving, maintaining and
monitoring collection items ranging from archaeological material
through to modern plastics.

Applicants will have a relevant degree and proven professional
experience in a similar role and across a wide range of materials,
along with experience of preventative conservation.  Knowledge of
conservation treatments and materials relevant to the collection and
good reporting skills are essential, as is membership of ICON.

This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days
out of 7.  Some evening and weekend working may be required.
Although based in Leeds work at one of the other two Royal Armouries
sites and at domestic and international loan sites may be required
on occasion.

For job description and application pack details please go to

    <URL:http://www.latestvacancies.com/royal-armouries>

Closing Date: Thursday 12 September 2013


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