Preventive Conservator (Exhibitions)
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This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major programme to address light management across all branches of the Imperial War Museum. The post holder will carry out condition assessments, environmental analysis, documentation and research activities to inform the programme and will liaise closely with other teams across the museum to implement practical changes and make recommendations for future work.
You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary working group to deliver phase 1 of the programme and will be instrumental in conducting work to scope subsequent phases. You will need experience of environmental monitoring and data analysis in a museum, historic house or other heritage context, particularly of projects considering light and UV data.
The role will be based at IWM’s Lambeth Road branch but will involve regular working at all of the museum’s branches.
In addition, your duties will include:
To deliver the Gallery Rotation Project 1.0, as a key preservation work programme, as directed by senior staff:
- Undertake a scoping activity to determine what light levels objects on display are receiving.
- Assess the condition of collections on display to determine a priority list for rotation.
- Work with IWM’s Collections Systems team to develop a recording tool for light budgets.
- Carry out analysis and monitoring of collections on display to inform a Business Case for Gallery Rotation 2.0.
- Use IWM’s Environmental Monitoring System to analyse environmental data and provide reports for the needs of IWM’s storage, exhibitions, and future planning in relation to light levels.
- Make light level recommendations for new galleries and updates to displays.
- Inform and update the Filming, Events and Environmental Policies with information about light levels and activities on-gallery, to ensure preservation of collections.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to advise on and support preservation:
- Develop and deliver a programme of preservation training around environmental deterioration.
- Makes recommendations for and implement changes on storage and preservation requirements for collections, based on data around light levels.
- Undertake and support safe handling, packing and movement of hazardous and licensed collections.
- Train, supervise and quality assure the work of contractors, interns, students and volunteers in accordance with IWM policy, procedure and guidance.
- Support the development of IWM’s masterplan, exhibitions and storage projects.
Maintain and update accurate, centrally held, records of preservation activities.
Produce and follow agreed risk assessments and method statements and ensure that your work practices and the area for which you are responsible comply with relevant Health & Safety regulations and guidelines, minimising risk to yourself and others.
Keep work qualifications, skills and knowledge up to date.
For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description and apply via the IWM jobs page.
July 1st 2024, 9:00 AM
Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 8th July 2024.
The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only.
- Full-Time Equivalent Annual Leave: from the start we will give you 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this allowance increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days —an opportunity for rest, rejuvenation, and personal pursuits.
- Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.
- IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.
- Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.
- Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)
- Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.
- Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.
- In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.
- Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.
- Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
- Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions).
- Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community.
- Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.
…and more!
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM!
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to:
A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
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