Hello conservation list Aerospace Bristol, UK, is looking for a Conservation Manager.
Job Title: Conservation Manager Organisation: Bristol Aero Collection Trust Salary: £30,000 Responsible to: Collections and Exhibition Manager Hours: This post is offered full-time. Flexibility on working hours will be considered. Location: Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BZ, UK Job description: A full job description can be found at http://aerospacebristol.org/careers/ Overview of the role This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled objects conservator or engineer with proven knowledge of the principles of museum conservation. The Conservation Manager will have the skills to manage and supervise the conservation of the object collections, with the ability to undertake practical conservation. Adherence to Health & Safety regulations at all times is critical to this role. The post-holder will be a highly experienced manager, responsible for meeting museum standards and the effective supervision/management of a dedicated team of volunteers. The object collections include very large and very small objects, from Concorde to jewellery. In addition, there is a substantial important company archive which is the responsibility of the Archives Manager. The post-holder reports to the Collections and Exhibition Manager but will work with volunteers and staff across all areas of the organisation's work (curatorial, learning, fundraising and marketing, commercial and finance). The post-holder will be responsible for all object conservation programmes, including the Bristol Bolingbroke, which has been a restoration project previously managed by a volunteer team, and the Bristol Freighter. The Bristol Freighter is newly-arrived from New Zealand and is awaiting a full conservation assessment prior to any work commencing. Aerospace Bristol Aerospace Bristol is a new museum which opened to the public in October 2017 and which aims to inspire, entertain and inform through engagement with the stories and collections of Bristol's aerospace industry -- past, present and future. It is also home to the last Concorde ever built and the last to fly when it returned to its birthplace in Filton. Application Procedure Applicants should apply by CV and covering letter emailed to mailto:recruitm...@aerospacebristol.org by Monday 9th April. Please state your current salary in your application. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 April 2018. We look forward to hearing from interested conservators. Best wishes, Linda Linda Coode Collections and Exhibition Manager T. 0044 1179 315 315 extension 014 mailto:linda.co...@aerospacebristol.org Aerospace Bristol Hayes Way, Patchway Bristol BS34 5BZ United Kingdom Charity no. 1010632 Company No. 2689238 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
