Position at National Maritime Museum

Preventive Conservator maternity cover
National Maritime Museum

Responsible to: Senior Manager: Object Conservation

Purpose:

    To be responsible for key aspects of preventive conservation
    such as Oddy tests and pest management

    To support the Museum's public programme including permanent
    galleries renewal and temporary exhibitions as set out in the
    strategic Corporate Plan

Responsibilities:

    Monitor and manage the Museum's Integrated Pest Management
    programme

    Monitor and advise on display lighting; report any issues to the
    Head of Conservation

    Monitor and manage the display case maintenance programme

    Test and advise on materials for use in display and storage

    Support the storage upgrading and object cleaning

    Contribute to the care of collections (preservation) programme

    Devise and undertake dust and pollutant monitoring as required

    Participate in the safe management and awareness of hazards
    within the collections, complying with current H&S regulations
    and safe working practices

    Contribute to the delivery of the Museum's major capital
    projects as appropriate

    Contribute to the Conservation Department's outreach and
    learning programme as appropriate

    Maintain accurate records and documentation using the Museum's
    electronic collections management database (currently Mimsy XG)

    Supervise contractors, interns, students and work placements as
    required

    Represent the Department, in a liaison role, on
    cross-departmental projects as required

    Maintain the studio space including ensuring the space and
    equipment comply with all health and safety legislation needed
    for this area as well as carrying out risk assessments

The above mentioned tasks are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and
the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other
appropriate duties as may be required by the Museum within the
competence of the post holder

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

    Masters degree in conservation or equivalent work experience

    Demonstrable experience of IPM

    Experience of materials testing

    Experience of managing VOCs

    Experience of conducting and documenting risk assessments

    Ability to work on own and as part of a team

    Good observation and reporting skills

    IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.)

    Experience of using Mimsy XG or other similar collections
    management database

    Good communication skills including explaining complex issues

Desirable

    Accredited under the PACR scheme or similar

    Experience of project management

    Experience of impact of environment, transport, packing, etc. on
    a wide range of objects and materials

    Supervised and managed staff, students, interns and/or
    volunteers

Terms and Conditions: The post-holder will work a 41 hour week, core
hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with an additional hour to be
worked in agreement with line management.

Salary: UKP23,000 - UKP30,000 per annum

Closing date: 9 December 2015

To apply please email a CV and covering letter to
recruitment<-at->rmg<.>co<.>uk or post to

    Human Resources
    National Maritime Museum
    Park Row
    Greenwich
    London SE10 9NF

Please also take the time to complete a Diversity Monitoring form.

We regret we are unable to reply to every applicant.  If you do not
hear from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume
you have not been shortlisted.

The Museum holds the 'two ticks' disability symbol and will
guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential
criteria.  Please indicate clearly in your covering letter if you
wish to be considered under this scheme.

Jolita Dobrovolskiene
Human Resources Officer


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