https://amzn.to/44P6GXZ
Kew’s Science Collections are the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world, including more than 7 million herbarium sheets.
Job Description
The Project Conservator will work onsite at the Conservation Studio at Kew, assisting Collection Curators, to assess, identify and evaluate the condition of Science Collections and leading implementation of preventive or remedial conservation treatments of selected objects. The Project Conservator will explore treatment options, in line with professional standards and best practice, ensuring all condition assessments, planning, treatment and recommendations are accurately documented.
Person specification
Our ideal candidate will have a qualification in Conservation with a specialism in paper conservation. They must have knowledge and experience of conservation practices and methodologies especially for works on paper and/or botanic material.
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of preventive and remedial conservation practices. They will have practical experience working with mould-damaged collection objects.
Knowledge and understanding of Botany and experience of conservation of Botanic specimens is desirable.
With excellent written communication skills and attention to detail, our ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team while having a proven ability to plan own time and meet deadlines.
Benefits
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
To apply for this role, please submit your application through the Kew Gardens website.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Recruitment team
Further information
https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/project-conservator-herbarium-542925.html
Hiring for HVAC Technicians! We’re always looking for upbeat, super motivated people. That’s even more important than experience, because we...
Apply For This JobThis position is responsible for the disassembly of transformers. Disassemble transformer units such as, single phase poles, single phase pads,...
Apply For This JobDescription At Spoonflower (part of the Shutterfly family of brands) our mission is to inspire individuals to make, buy and...
Apply For This JobAt Iro, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Wholesale Account Executive to join our US team. We are...
Apply For This JobEmployer Industry: Data Management Why Consider This Job Opportunity Competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses Comprehensive benefits package including health...
Apply For This JobReturn to Headlines Adult Ed-127 REVISED Adult/Continuing Education Nursing Instructor (Part-time) Job Description: Anticipated initial assignment is to be at...
Apply For This Job