Position at Tate

Paper Conservator, Acquisitions
Conservation
Tate
Millbank and Bankside, London

Full-time, temporary maternity contract

Reference: TG1493

Band: 3L

Salary: UKP30,000 per annum

Reporting to: Conservation Manager, Paper and Photographs

Our vision is to act as a champion for art in society.  We do this
through activities in our four galleries across the UK (Tate
Liverpool, Tate St Ives, Tate Britain and Tate Modern), our digital
platforms and collaborations with our national and international
partners.  At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which
includes British art from the 16th century to the present day, and
international modern art from 1900 to the present day.

We are seeking an experienced paper conservator to work within our
Paper Conservation team in support of the Acquisitions programme.
Day-to-day, you will concentrate on assessing, documenting and
treating works of art within the Collection and on supporting all
related programme activity.

You will hold a recognised qualification in the Conservation of
Works of Art on Paper and have demonstrable practical experience
with a broad range of artworks.  It is essential to have analytical
and problem-solving skills, organisational, time-management and
planning skills, and to be an effective communicator.

You will need to be able to estimate treatment and framing
requirements, work independently on conservation treatments and
provide specialist advice for storage, packing, transport and
installation of works of art.  Good end-user IT skills are required
and experience with modern and contemporary works of art and
experience working in the museum sector is desirable.

How to apply: Our opportunities are open for you to apply online.
Please visit:

    <URL:http://www.tate.org.uk/about/workingattate/>

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existing user, log into your account.

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application form for the vacancy they are interested in.  If you
need an application form in an alternative format please call us on
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Closing date: Sunday, 4 September 2016 by midnight.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all.

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