Position at British Museum

Paper Conservator
Conservation and Scientific Research
British Museum

Fixed Term: 2 years in duration
Full time; 41 hours per week

Salary: UKP24,872 per annum

Application deadline: 25 November 2015

The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research is looking to
recruit a paper conservator to work with the conservation and
mounting teams in the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre.  The
postholder will contribute to the conservation of the British
Museum's collection of Western Art on Paper and to the care of
collections programme.  The post-holder will also be responsible for
the project to re-house a collection of German banknotes.  Key areas
of responsibility:

    To carry out all aspects of practical conservation and mounting
    on a range of Western art on paper for display (permanent and
    temporary exhibitions), loans, storage and curatorial research

    To be able to evaluate the suitability of an object's treatment
    and assess the fitness of objects for display and loan and
    advise accordingly

    To maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and enter
    the data into the Museum's computerised record system

    To keep an up to date knowledge of new approaches to
    conservation materials and techniques through conservation
    literature, conferences and training

Person Specification: The successful candidate will possess
excellent paper conservation skills on art on paper and demonstrate
a strong understanding of conservation theory and ethical decision
making.  The post-holder will hold a recognised professional
qualification in paper conservation appropriate to the main purpose
of the job and have some experience of working in a museum
conservation studio or private sector, working with art on paper.
You will be able to demonstrate effective communication,
problem-solving and decision-making skills; be an excellent team
player and have the ability to work independently when required.
Experience of conservation mounting and re-housing would be
beneficial.

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 6.5 million visitors in 2014, the Museum is
the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous
collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures,
Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati
sculptures.  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>

Caroline Allen
HR Advisor
Human Resources
+44 20 7323 8759
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG


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