Position at British Museum

Project Coordinator: International Conservation
Conservation and Scientific Research
British Museum

Full time
Fixed Term until 17 November 2016
C4B

UKP29,395 per annum

Ref: 1452243

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the overall
management of the international conservation programmes for the
British Museum's busy Conservation and Scientific Research (CSR)
department.  You will provide advice and support to the department
on international conservation and resource matters, as well as
overseeing the department's involvement in the Zayed National Museum
(ZNM) project and contributing to the Museum's international
reputation.

Key areas of responsibility:

    To ensure a good flow of information between project/curatorial
    teams and the Conservation and Scientific Research department

    To steer the CSR team in building and maintaining capacity for
    international projects

    To co-ordinate and participate in surveys and conservation of
    objects for loans to the ZNM, and in the conservation assessment
    of objects for acquisition by the ZNM

    To ensure that objects are conserved for the projects and that
    expert advice is provided on locally suitable environmental
    requirements, conservation, shipment, mounting and installation

    To contribute to the business planning for a conservation
    function at the ZNM, and provide advice and direction on
    facilities for collection conservation and storage

    To provide advice on conservation-related training as well as
    co-ordinate the training workshops and develop supporting
    materials

Person Specification: The ideal candidate will have a recognised
professional conservation qualification to degree level or
equivalent, as well proven practical conservation experience.  You
will have a good track record of relevant conservation research and
a well-established history of conservation outreach work in a museum
or heritage sector environment.  The ability to use Windows
programmes and a computerised conservation record system is
essential.  Finally, you will have excellent negotiation and
leadership skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range
of people.

About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum's
remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history
and culture.  With over 6 million visitors in 2013, the Museum is
the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous
collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and
Egyptian mummies.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse
workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

    Membership of the civil service pension scheme

    Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions

    Participate in private and public Museum activities, including
    talks by leading curators from around the world and
    behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for
    and manage their extraordinary collections

    Generous annual leave allowance

    Interest-free season ticket loan

    Child care voucher scheme

    Professional and personal development opportunities

    Employee Assistance Programme

    Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and
would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please
visit the website for further information and details on how to
apply

    <URL:https://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/jobs.aspx>

Closing date: 17 February 2015, Midday


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