Subject: Position at Science Museum, London
Collections Care Conservator Science Museum, London Based at Science Museum and Blythe House, London Salary: UKP24,000 per annum pro rata Fixed term until 28 April 2017 Part Time 21.6 hours per week Benefits: SCMG Enterprise benefits Closing date: 13 July 2016 Interviews: 21 July 2016 Apply at <URL:http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/about-us/jobs> The Science Museum is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Collections Care Conservator to work in this job share role to deliver the collections care and conservation activities of environmental monitoring, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), condition reporting, accelerated ageing tests. The post-holder will work alongside collection and estates colleagues to improve the environment where possible at the Blythe House object storage facility. A recognised conservation qualification, or comparable experience, will be supported by demonstrable skills in interventive and preventive museum conservation on a wide range of historic objects and material types. You will provide supervision and general Health and Safety support to our volunteers and conservation interns and students at Blythe House; object and pest awareness training for colleagues working with the collection and active participation in delivering objects and advice for permanent and temporary exhibitions, loans and acquisitions with collections hazard support as required. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be confident communicating with a wide range of people. You will have demonstrable skills in problem solving and prioritising, which will be supported by your previous experience within a museum and cultural heritage environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to plan and execute your own work programmes, provide statistics, compile summary reports and promote high collections care standards. The ability to use collections databases (e.g. Mimsy XG) and practical expertise in object handling and risk assessment will be essential. The Science Museum Group (SMG) comprises the Science Museum in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York and Shildon and the National Media Museum in Bradford. Together they share a unifying mission to engage people in a dialogue about the past, present and future of human ingenuity in the fields of science, technology, medicine, transport and media. 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/about-us/jobs> Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a practical assessment. *** Conservation DistList Instance 30:7 Distributed: Saturday, July 2, 2016 Message Id: cdl-30-7-023 ***Received on Wednesday, 29 June, 2016