Be a part of something amazing...
You will be based at Fitzwilliam Museum is the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and one of the world's leading university museums. With over half a million works of art and antiquities spanning many cultures and centuries, the Museum has an international reputation for excellence in research, conservation, exhibitions and learning. As well as over 500,000 visitors who enjoy the Museum each year, we share our collections with a much wider audience than can physically visit through our touring exhibitions, loans, community engagement, digital programmes and research.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to carry out and coordinate collections care activities across all the collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum. The role holder is the museum's expert in preventive conservation and takes the lead in developing new techniques and strategies in that specialism.
About You
We are seeking an individual with a demonstrable track-record of preventive care for mixed collections in a historic house setting and someone who has a strong understanding of conservation principles and ethics in line with current best practice. You will have the ability to ability to work independently and manage own work-flow to deadlines.
Interview Process
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.
Interviews will be Friday 7 March 2025.
What We Offer
In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment both within the Museum and the wider University, a generous holiday allowance, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits.
How to Apply
For further information and to apply, please visit The University of Cambridge Vacancies Site.
Applications for this role close on 23 February 2025.
Please quote reference DA44975 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.