The British Museum
Job Summary
Job Description
About the role:
The British Museum is seeking a Conservator: Treasure to join the department of Collection Care and Moves. The postholder will focus on assisting in the Museum’s role in the Treasure process, safeguarding the finds placed in the Museum’s care and preparing them for identification and the necessary documentation.
When time allows, the postholder will also contribute to the care of the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures in support of the museum’s operating plan and will proactively engage with the Public Programme activities of the Department of Collection Care and Moves. Based in the Ceramic, Glass and Metals team the role requires the post holder to possess a recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level and demonstrate good general knowledge in the care and conservation of inorganic objects, with an emphasis on freshly excavated archaeological material.
Job Requirements
Key areas of responsibility:
To contribute to the conservation of archaeological material, mainly metals.
To work collaboratively with colleagues within the department and across the Museum, notably the Portable Antiquities Scheme, and the antiquities departments of Money & Medals and British, Europe & Prehistory.
To record and document recently excavated material.
To contribute to the Museum’s outreach activities through public speaking, writing for social media, publishing, etc.
To act as an advocate for the Museum.
To work flexibly in line with museum priorities.
To contribute to the conservation of materials/object types outside of own specialism as necessary.
To contribute to the preparation of objects for loan, exhibition, and storage.
To assist with the care of the collection through documentation, surveys, data collection, analysis, and support at public events.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Conservator: Treasure
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 02 Jun 2025
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Location:
London
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