Amorepacific Conservator for Korean Paintings - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

 

The British Museum is looking for a specialist in Korean paintings, prints and calligraphy to work on the Amorepacific Project for the Conservation of Korean Pictorial Art. In the post, you will lead in the care of the Museum’s Korean pictorial art on paper and silk through a combination of interventive and preventive measures.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To lead Amorepacific Project for the Conservation of Korean Pictorial Art
• To advise on conditions and prepare objects for loans, exhibitions, and permanent display.
• To devise and undertake projects for the care of the Korean pictorial art collections in store.
• To care for the collection through documentation, surveys, data collection and analysis.
• To develop new preventive or interventive measures as appropriate.
• To motivate and develop other staff and advise others regarding specialism. To work collaboratively with colleagues within the department and across the Museum and support public events.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised professional conservation qualification, or have equivalent experience, and be a specialist in the conservation of paper and silk. You will also be working towards PACR accreditation and have considerable post-qualification experience working in the heritage sector.

You will be an excellent problem solver and possess exceptional decision-making skills that enable you to lead and motivate a team effectively. You will welcome the chance for public speaking when asked to address audiences, both public and professional, and have both English and Korean language skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions with over six million visitors in 2016 and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements for all staff at the British Museum.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please follow the “Apply now” link below where you will be directed to complete your application.

Closing date: 4th February 2018, 23:59