Vacancy for Conservation Manager, Time Based Media at Tate

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art institution seeks a Conservation Manager for Time-Based Media to enhance care for modern and contemporary collections. This role involves strategic planning, team management, and delivering public programmes within an innovative conservation framework, requiring collaborative leadership and expertise in conservation.

Qualifications

• Museum or gallery background required.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Track record of establishing high performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public programme delivery and operational planning.
• Lead development of time-based media conservation specialisms.
• Support research and development in standards of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Professional qualification in Conservation

Job description

• Vacancy for Conservation Manager, Time Based Media at Tate

Vacancy for Conservation Manager, Time Based Media at Tate

19 December 2022

London

£39,775 per annum

Full-Time

Tate’s Conservation department brings excellence and innovation to the care of Tate’s historic, contemporary and modern art collections, from Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites to Susan Hiller and Barbara Hepworth.

As a member of the Conservation Management Team, you will work with the Head of Conservation in the strategic planning and leadership of the department. You will co-ordinate the delivery of Tate’s public programme and be responsible for the operational planning, management and development of the Time-based Media Conservation team.

You will lead the development of the time-based media conservation specialisms within the team, supporting research and development in standards of care and working to support and manage the team.

To be successful in the role, you will have a museum or gallery background with a professional qualification in Conservation and experience within your specialism. You will be an experienced manager, with a track record in leading and developing teams and establishing a collaborative and high performing culture. Your excellent interpersonal, communication and project management skills will enable you to manage people, budgets and resources effectively.