Preventive Conservator Full time - (Tuesday to Saturday, maternity cover. Six months with possible extension to 12) Based at Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. Historic Royal Palaces displays, stores and cares for thousands of historic objects, many of them on open display in their original royal setting. The key responsibilities of this role will be to carry out hands-on collection care and safeguarding routines including cleaning the collection and protecting it during education, creative and commercial events. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who can remain calm under pressure whilst managing the risks to our buildings and collections during events In addition, you will be a member of the team responsible for environmental monitoring and analysis, pest control management, condition auditing and exhibition work. This role also includes regularly explaining our conservation work to the public. Successful candidates will have a recognised conservation qualification and wish to build on their knowledge of preventive conservation by gaining practical experience working in a delicate heritage environment. Both independently and as a strong team player you will be motivated to achieve goals by working closely with your colleagues in a reactive environment. Historic Royal Palaces encourages PACR accreditation This position will be based at Hampton Court Palace; however there may be a requirement to work from other palaces. Additionally, hours of work will include evenings. The ability to work at heights is essential. Closing date: 19 February 2017 Pay range: £25,912 pro rata Find out more and apply by visiting www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. Jo Wilson Business Supervisor Conservation and Collection Care Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. ********************************************************************** This email is confidential and intended exclusively for the use of the intended recipient(s). Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Historic Royal Palaces or Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd. If you are not the intended recipient(s) please note that any form of distribution, copying or use of this e-mail or the information in it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender and then delete the message and any attachments from your system. This message has been checked before being sent for all known viruses by Sophos AntiVirus software. However please note that no responsibility for viruses is taken and it is your responsibility to scan this message and any attachments. Historic Royal Palaces and Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Limited reserve the right to monitor e-mails in accordance with the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity (No 1068852), correspondence details, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd, a company registered in England (No 3418583) registered office Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
