*Temporary Conservator of Easel Paintings (Fixed Term)*
*Department/Location: *Hamilton Kerr Institute, Whittlesford, 8 miles
from central Cambridge
*Salary: *£29,799-£38,833
*Reference:*DB16478
*Closing date:*01 October 2018
The Hamilton Kerr Institute is the department of the Fitzwilliam Museum
that undertakes the conservation of easel paintings. It operates a
postgraduate teaching programme and training for advanced interns. It
has an international reputation for the high quality of its programmes
of instruction and its conservation treatments. It also operates an
active and wide-ranging research programme. The Institute undertakes the
conservation of easel paintings for the Fitzwilliam Museum, and also for
external public and private collections. Its clients include the
University of Cambridge, the National Trust and the Royal Collection.
Reporting to the Director, the role holder will undertake
income-generating practical conservation treatments. S/he will examine
paintings and polychrome sculptures to provide cost estimates, provide
information and advice on treatment options to clients, carry out the
proposed treatments and produce the necessary reports and documentation.
The post is for six months full-time equivalent (37 hours per week) but
there is a degree of flexibility on the hours worked. Applicants could
chose to work half time for one year, for example.
The successful applicant will hold a first degree together with a
recognised postgraduate qualification in conservation. S/he will have
the knowledge, ability and confidence to work independently after
initial guidance from senior staff.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months full-time
equivalent in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate
will be required to undergo a basic disclosure check (criminal records
check).
To apply online for this vacancy, please visit
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/?category=4 and scroll down to vacancy
number DB16478 . This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment
System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not
already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Any questions about this vacancy or the application process, should be
addressed to Ms Sara Harrop, Department
Administrator:_...@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk <mailto:h...@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk>_
Interviews will take place at the Hamilton Kerr Institute, Whittlesford
in the second half of October.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
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Sara Harrop (Administrator)
Hamilton Kerr Institute
Mill Lane
Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NE
Tel +44 (0)832040
Email sl...@cam.ac.uk or h...@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
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