Conservator, Time-based Media

Digital Preservation Coalition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent art institution in Greater London is seeking a time-based media conservator for a fixed-term project until June 2024. This role involves acquiring new artworks, understanding their preservation needs, and contributing to conservation strategies. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in conservation or relevant experience with time-based media. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively within a team committed to art preservation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of time-based media artworks and their needs.
• Ability to work independently on examination and treatment.
• Provide specialist advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acquisition of new artworks into Tate’s collection.
• Contribute to strategies for preservation of artworks.
• Document artworks and equipment.

Skills

Understanding time-based media artworks

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised qualification in conservation or equivalent experience

Job description

Vacancy for Conservator, Time-based Media at Tate

6 November 2022

London

Fixed Term

This is a new opportunity to work as a time-based media conservator. This role is part of dedicated project to realise the acquisition of a large gift of artworks to Tate. This role will deliver the acquisition of new artworks into Tate’s collection, working within a team of conservators and technicians. This role will require the understanding of individual artworks, their needs for acquisition, production techniques, display requirements and the risks for long term preservation. The role will also require undertaking collection care and preventive conservation activity and as such the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of strategies, procedures and workflows for the preservation of artworks.

You will either hold a recognised qualification in conservation or have equivalent relevant experience for working with time-based media artworks. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of the issues associated with time-based media artworks and equipment. It is also desirable to understand the emerging themes and challenges within the discipline of time-based media conservation.

You will need to be able to work independently on the examination, processing, and treatment of time-based media artworks. This includes documentation of the artworks and associated equipment. You will also need to communicate effectively and provide specialist advice to a range of stakeholders. This requires effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. You will need to demonstrate effective organisational, time management and planning skills.

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This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30th June 2024