Preventive Conservator –fixed term, part –time maternity cover at Manchester Museum Preventive Conservator Closing Date : 29/03/2017 Employment Type : Fixed Term Duration : From 01 April 2017 to 31 January 2018 Faculty /Organisational Unit : Library & Cultural Institutions School/Directorate : Manchester Museum Division : Collection Management Hours Per week : 3 days - 21 hours per week - part time Salary : GBP 26,052 to GBP 30,175 per annum pro rata Location : Oxford Road, Manchester Job Reference : L&CI-09722 Manchester Museum is one of the cultural assets of the University of Manchester. Each institution offers a busy programme of exhibitions and associated learning and engagement activities, as well as providing rich opportunities for research. An understanding of the balance between sustainability and collection care is an increasing concern, and you will be involved in developing new policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include carrying our environmental monitoring throughout galleries and stores in the Manchester Museum. You will liaise with University Estates, House Services and external suppliers to ensure control equipment is maintained and functioning. You will also be responsible for the implementation of the Integrated Pest Management programme. The job requires experience of working in a museum or gallery environment or an equivalent qualification. You should be experienced in the collection care needs of a range of materials. You will be a confident communicator and have a logical and methodical approach. An ability to manage time effectively, use your own initiative and keep to tight deadlines is essential, as are excellent interpersonal and team working skills. The post will be for 9-10 months to coincide with the maternity period. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CV's or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Sam Beath email: [email protected] General enquiries: Email:[email protected]/ Tel: 0161 275 4499 Technical support: Email:[email protected] Tel: 01565 818 234 This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. ****** 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]/
