Horology Conservator – Collections & Digitisation

The British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Discounts at onsite catering

Discounts at Museum shops

Staff social and wellbeing perks

Learning and development

Interest-free loans

Job summary

The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the Horology section in the department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory. You will play a key role in conservation and care of clocks and watches, helping with documentation, records, and photographs in the collection database.

This fixed-term post supports the Museum Masterplan and Digitisation and Documentation programme, offering opportunities to contribute to public access and to collaborate across teams while developing specialist

Qualifications

• Deep and broad interest in the history of clocks and watches.
• Ability to maintain high standards of practical conservation for stored objects or those in public galleries.
• Willingness to adapt to a range of horological types from wristwatches to large clocks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out conservation of the horological collection under supervision.
• Care for objects with appropriate storage, documentation and maintenance for public galleries.
• Assist with documentation including improving collection records and photographs.

Skills

Horology history

Conservation skills

Documentation & records management

Team collaboration

Job description

The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the Horology section in the department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory. You will play a key role in conservation and care of clocks and watches, helping with documentation, records, and photographs in the collection database.

This fixed-term post supports the Museum Masterplan and Digitisation and Documentation programme, offering opportunities to contribute to public access and to collaborate across teams while developing specialist