Conservator

The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.

The Conservation Centre in our Core Research Laboratories department is looking to recruit a preventive Conservator to assist the Senior Conservator with the implementation of preventive conservation strategies for all NHM sites and collections. The successful candidate will be monitoring environments and therefore maintenance of monitoring systems will be a key part of this role. You will also be expected to support the NHM public engagement program by assisting with all exhibitions related preventive conservation activities.

To be successful, you will have a degree in Conservation or a related science degree with demonstrable collection monitoring experience and understanding, with an ability to interpret data. You will have a keen interest in monitoring systems and software with a willingness to learn how to problem solve issues. You are comfortable with conservation cleaning techniques applicable to Natural History Specimens and have some knowledge of Museum database systems.

Interview date: w/c Monday 21 September 2015

Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.

If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:

1. Degree in Conservation or related science degree
2. Demonstrable collection monitoring experience and understanding plus an ability to interpret data.
3. Keen interest in monitoring systems and software and a willingness to learn how to problem solving issues.
4. A methodical and accurate approach to work activities with good time management.
5. Experience of conservation cleaning techniques applicable to Natural History Specimens.
6. Knowledge and understanding of conservation analytical techniques including Oddy testing.
7. Demonstrable ability to produce a high standard of conservation documentation including use of museum database systems.
8. Ability to make effective decisions within established procedures.
9. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and able to produce risk assessments.
10. Effective communication skills.