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Conservation Specialist
2 months ago
The British Museum is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Conservator: Preventive to join its Department of Collection Care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the care and preservation of a world-class collection.
The successful candidate will be responsible for independently assessing collection condition and contributing to the preventive conservation of collections made of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials. This will involve proposing environmental management solutions for long-term preservation, leading on the care of the collection through environment monitoring, and setting out guidance for colleagues and stakeholders on preventive conservation and collection care.
Key Responsibilities- To independently assess collection condition and contribute to the preventive conservation of collections made of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials.
- To lead on the care of the collection through environment monitoring, reporting, and data analysis.
- To set out guidance for colleagues and stakeholders on preventive conservation and collection care.
- To lead in the coordination and improvement of the management and maintenance of the collection environmental monitoring system across the Museum's estate.
- To independently solve complex problems regarding preventive conservation, applying a high degree of expertise, judgement, innovation, and adaptability.
- Recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level or equivalent, with emphasis on preventive conservation.
- Considerable post-qualification experience of working in the heritage sector.
- Proficient and demonstrable practical preventive conservation skills.
- Strong understanding of mechanisms involved in material deterioration.
- Demonstrable knowledge of contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation.
- Experience of devising preventive measures.
- Involvement in display, loans, and storage-related activities.
- Understanding of conservation theory and ethical decision-making.
- Experience of planning own work and objectives to deliver set objectives on time and to budget.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Open and effective communicator.
The British Museum is a world-renowned institution with a collection spanning 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.
Benefits- 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.
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions.
- Participation in private and public Museum activities.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans.
- Professional and personal development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.
