Conservator Salary: £29,636 - £31,371 Date Closes: 10/02/2019 Ref Number: CC00568 Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Location: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Chippenham
Summary We are seeking a dynamic and qualified object Conservator with experience of working in a busy conservation laboratory to join the Wilshire Conservation and Museum Advisory service, based at the state of the art Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre. About the role As part of an innovative and forward looking Libraries, Heritage & Arts Service, you will carry out conservation treatments on a variety of objects including archaeology, social history and ceramics; write reports and give advice to clients such as museums, heritage organisations and individuals; engage with members of the public and community organisations; and assist in delivering other income generation activity. About you We will look to you to be a qualified Conservator with an undergraduate or post-graduate conservation degree and experience of working on a range of materials. Experience of working in a commercial conservation environment is desirable. You will be up date with current treatments and best practice, with a desire to continue developing your skills within this role. Well organised with excellent communication skills, you will have the drive, enthusiasm and initiative to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to plan work streams, taking a proactive approach in anticipating workload and prioritising accordingly; and have good customer care skills; and enthuse a wide range of audiences to participate in heritage-related activities. Interviews will be held on Thursday 21st February 2019. Find out more and apply The position advert and supporting documents can be found here: http://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/details#/reference/CC00568 Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply, as well as our values and behaviours framework (Approximately half of all interview questions relate to the framework). You can then make your application online by clicking the apply button at the bottom of the advertisement page. If you are submitting a CV please ensure you read our CV and cover letter criteria carefully to avoid your CV being rejected. For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Heather Perry, Conservation and Museum Manager. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01249 705525. Best wishes Beth Baker, ACR Senior Conservator Conservation and Museums Advisory Service (CMAS) Wiltshire Council Telephone: 01249 705544 (direct line) Fax: 01249 705527 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wshc.eu Visit the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre - Your Passport to the Past: Archives, Archaeology & Building Records, Museums, Conservation, Local Studies. Web: www.wiltshire.gov.uk Follow Wiltshire Council -------------------------------------------------------------------- This email originates from Wiltshire Council and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information and may be subject to Copyright or Intellectual Property rights. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email from your inbox. Any disclosure, reproduction, dissemination, modification and distribution of the contents of the email is strictly prohibited. Email content may be monitored by Wiltshire Council to ensure compliance with its policies and procedures. No contract is intended by this email, and any personal opinions expressed in this message are those of the sender and should not be taken as representing views of Wiltshire Council. Please note Wiltshire Council utilises anti-virus scanning software but does not warrant that any e-mail or attachments are free from viruses or other defects and accepts no liability for any losses resulting from infected e-mail transmissions. Receipt of this e-mail does not imply consent to use or provide this e-mail address to any third party for any purpose. Wiltshire Council will not request the disclosure of personal financial information by means of e-mail any such request should be confirmed in writing by contacting Wiltshire Council. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
