Head of Conservation and Heritage

5 days ago

London, United Kingdom British Museum Full time €46,926

Vacancy for Head of Preventive Conservation
Head of Preventive Conservation
Collection Care
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 06 January 2025
To make a major contribution to the management and planning of the Conservation Team in support of the Museum Operating Plan, the Public Programme, and all relevant Museum strategies. To contribute to the delivery of the Museum’s Collection Care Strategy, preventive conservation strategies and ensure the collection risk management ethos is embedded across the Museum in line with the Conservation Policy.
To develop, in conjunction with other senior members of Conservation, operational plans for the Preventive section that support the preservation, conservation and research strategies of Conservation, Collection Care and the Museum.
To develop and manage the Preventive section’s contribution to the Museum’s commercial activities, including international loans and consultancy, and contribute to the generation of income for the Department.
To ensure regulatory compliance for the team, including security and health and safety, and to manage delegated budgets for materials.
To recruit, lead, manage, mentor and motivate a team of staff with expertise in preventive conservation. Maintain a student placement and other training programmes within the team.
Recognised degree in preventive conservation, conservation, or conservation science or equivalent.
Recognised expert in the contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation, both nationally and internationally.
Knowledge and understanding of risk management principles as applied in the heritage sector.
Well established history of preventive conservation work in a museum or heritage sector environment.
Management experience at senior level within a heritage organisation.
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme.
Participation 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.
Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans.
Professional and personal development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Interviews are expected to take place on the 16th and 17th of January 2025.
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