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Metals Conservator - Internal Vacancy

Reference: NOV20201365
Expiry date: 2020-11-27 12:00:00.000
Location: South Kensington
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance Scheme, and other great benefits
Duration:6 months
Attachments: JD_MetalsConservator_November2020.pdf
VAInformationforApplicants.pdf

We are looking for a Metals Conservator to join the Conservation department for 6 months.

The Metals Conservator will work to support the delivery of the Gilbert Collection’s major touring exhibition ‘Masterpieces in Miniature’ and the Museum’s Public Programme and strategic objectives, particularly towards collections care. The post holder will undertake all aspects of practical, preventive and interventive conservation on metal objects from the Museum’s collections, including assessment and technical examination. The work involves the preparation of objects for display in galleries, exhibitions and loans, maintaining and improving their stability to ensure that they are safe to be displayed. This includes advising on the best handling, storage and safe display of objects.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 27 November 2020 at midday.

Please note this role is open to internal V&A applicants only. The salary for the role will dependent on contractual terms and will be confirmed to you at application, or selection stage. Please note, preference will be given to any applications from employees currently at risk of redundancy.