From: Jon Old <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Textile Conservation Post at The Bowes Museum, County Durham, UK Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 13:53:29
The Bowes Museum, County Durham, UK Salary: GBP 24,640 - GBP 26,000 Depending on experience The Bowes Museum is the largest museum of fine art, decorative art and costume and textiles in the North of England. It was built by John and Josephine Bowes to house their collections and opened in 1892.Since then it has continued to grow its collections and reputation. It has a large and extensive fashion and textiles collection and recently hosted the Yves Saint Lauren Retrospective exhibition and the V. and A. Shoes exhibition. We are looking for an experienced textile conservator to conserve items to a high standard in preparation for a redisplay of the Fashion and Textile Gallery in 2018 -19, to manage 2 ICON interns and assist with upcoming major temporary exhibitions. Answerable to the Conservation Manager Duties Include: Undertake practical conservation work of the highest standards, using a wide range of technical treatments and processes especially for the objects selected for the new displays. Maintain clear and accurate documentation, including digital photographs and work with the Museums Ad Lib documentation system. Carry out a conservation plan for the gallery redisplay in conjunction with the Curator, Assistant Curator of Textiles and the Conservation Manager, working to deadlines within that plan. To be an active member of the Museums conservation team and take a lead on textile preventive conservation projects. Work with other conservation professionals and university partnerships The supervision of students on placement and the training of up to 2 interns per year, through Skills for the Future. Contribute towards the museums public programme, to enhance public awareness and understanding of the conservation of the collection Respond to conservation - related enquiries by email, written correspondence and in person. Develop an appropriate method of liaising and engaging with visitors, when working in the gallery study space, The Glass Cube. To develop commercial work with outside organisations and to help position the Museum to become a regional resource for textile conservation Initiate analysis of objects where appropriate and contribute to the technical knowledge of the collections. Continuous personal development including PACR Accreditation or to be working towards it. Publicise the work of the department as appropriate through networking with other professionals, attendance at relevant seminars/conferences, publications etc. Working with the Museums development team to source, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with our funders and stakeholders identifying potential future partners for funding and tender applications. You should be goal orientated, identifying opportunities and being proactive in putting ideas and solutions forward. You will be a strong problem solver, able to take initiative and be confident in making informed decisions. You will need a minimum 3 years experience as a textile conservator, excellent organisational skills, the ability to work as part of a team and good communication skills For more information and an application pack: email Simone.wain @thebowesmuseum.org.uk or visit www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk<http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk> Tel 01833 694610 The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8NP Closing date: 3rd March 2017, Interview date: WB 20th March 2017. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
