Position at Science Museum, London

Senior Collections Care Conservator
Science Museum, London

Three year fixed term contract, full time

UKP27,000 to UKP31,000 depending on knowledge and skills

Are you a talented, passionate and experienced Collections Care
Conservator?  Do you believe that Collections Care is a key part of
exhibition development in a Museum?  We have a unique opportunity
for the right person to play a direct and significant part in the
development of new exhibitions in what is a very exciting time at
the Science Museum with major exhibitions that will transform the
museum, its buildings and the way our three million visitors
experience the Museum's collection, galleries and facilities.

The Science Museum has world class scientific, technological,
engineering, transport and medical collections.  We have an active
programme of temporary and touring exhibitions and an ambitious
programme of permanent exhibitions, which puts our collections at
the heart of everything we do.

We are recruiting a Senior Collections Care Conservator join our
Conservation team.  You will be able to work both independently and
collaboratively in a team-based environment, communicating
effectively, clearly, concisely, and persuasively.  Projects in
development include permanent Mathematics and Medicine galleries, as
well as exciting new temporary and touring exhibitions.

You will line manage the team of Conservation Assistants and provide
up to date collections care advice and guidance to all projects at
the Science Museum and to other Science Museum Group sites.  Your
will ensure the museum is a safe environment for visitors and staff
by leading on collections hazards management for exhibition and
storage activities.  You will take a strong lead in the site's
preventive conservation programme, including display specifications,
collections salvage, integrated pest management and environmental
monitoring.

You have a good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, including
risk assessment and safe use of chemicals for lab safety and
collections management.  The ability to use Collections databases is
essential.

We offer excellent benefits and training opportunities, including a
Group personal pension scheme, BUPA medical and dental care and a
season ticket loan, together with substantial staff discounts on
food and merchandise.

For further information about the Science Museum, a full job
description, and details of how to apply, please visit

    <URL:http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/jobs>

Closing date 29 May 2015
Interviews on 11 June 2015


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