Collections Care & Conservation Lead for Major Gallery Move

London Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

London Museum is seeking an inspiring leader to head conservation and collection care, guiding a multidisciplinary team through major projects as we open a new museum site at West Smithfield. You will oversee the move of our collection from London Wall and drive strategic care across the estate.

You will bring excellent knowledge of conservation disciplines, and a proven ability to manage a busy team and complex projects involving hazardous materials, with strong negotiating and communication

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of conservation and collection care disciplines.
• Experience in managing a busy conservation or collection care team.
• Proven experience leading large, complex collection projects including hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection care delivery for new galleries at West Smithfield.
• Oversee the collection move from London Wall.
• Set strategic direction for care of the collection across the estate.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Conservation

Collection care

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

London Museum is seeking an inspiring leader to head conservation and collection care, guiding a multidisciplinary team through major projects as we open a new museum site at West Smithfield. You will oversee the move of our collection from London Wall and drive strategic care across the estate.

You will bring excellent knowledge of conservation disciplines, and a proven ability to manage a busy team and complex projects involving hazardous materials, with strong negotiating and communication