Head of Organic Conservation

Job Summary

Organisation
British Museum
Location
Central London
Contract Type
Full-time
Permanent
Salary
46926 £ pounds sterling
Closing date

Job Details

About the role:

To lead, develop, manage and set standards for a specialist team of organic conservators. To make a major contribution to the Management and planning of the Conservation Team in support of the Museum Operating Plan, the Public Programme and all relevant museum strategies.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • To develop, in conjunction with other senior members of Conservation, operational plans for the organic team that support the preservation, conservation and research strategies of the Conservation, Collection Care and Museum.
  • To manage and deliver the operational plan of the section
  • To develop and manage the Organic section’s contribution to the Museum’s commercial activities, including international loans and consultancy and contribute to the generation of income for the Department.
  • To ensure regulatory compliance for the team, including security and health and safety, and to manage delegated budgets for materials.
  • To recruit, lead, manage, mentor and motivate a team of staff with expertise in the conservation of a wide range of organic materials. Maintain a student placement and other training programmes within the team.

About you:

  • Recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level which includes training in the conservation of organic materials.
  • Recognised expert in the field of organic materials conservation, both nationally and internationally
  • Extensive relevant practical conservation experience
  • Well established history of organic materials conservation work in a museum or heritage sector environment
  • Management experience within a heritage organisation
  • Clear leadership and motivational abilities

The Head of Organic Conservation plays a pivotal role in providing leadership in organic conservation across all of our sites. The role is part of the museum's Conservation senior management team.

This role requires extensive experience in organic conservation and excellent planning and negotiation skills.

Applications only via

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or through the British Museum jobs landing page

https://bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com/templates/CIPHR/job_list.aspx

Deadline 10 March, with interviews planned for W/S 17 March 2025.