Conservator
The British Geological Survey (BGS), founded in 1835 is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), and is the world's longest-established national geological survey and the UK’s premier centre for earth science
information and expertise. A vacancy has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Conservator at our headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham.
You will maintain the BGS geological materials collections through remedial and preventative conservation as well as providing advice, documenting and teaching conservation techniques and supervising any supporting staff.
Duties include;
- Preparing condition surveys of the collections and loan and loaned items
- Preventative conservation, including monitoring of environmental data (humidity, temperature) to provide advice and support on the correct storage conditions
- Remedial conservation, including treatment of pyrite decay, repair of broken specimens and impregnation of friable specimens
- Understanding, applying and teaching moulding techniques and the production of casts and replicas of specimens
- Producing scientific papers and BGS conservation policy as requested
- Supervising supporting staff (B7 or B8) as well as receiving and providing training on specialist techniques as required
Qualified to A level standard, you should have significant experience in conservation of geological materials including both preventative and remedial techniques together with reasonable knowledge and experience of appropriate
laboratory techniques. In addition you should have evidence of good oral interpersonal skills. You must also be able to produce scientific papers, written policies and present results at meetings. The post involves team working, therefore you should be able
to work effectively with others and have good time management skills.
Starting salary will be between £19,540 per annum and £23,150 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Working hours will be 37 per week excluding lunch breaks. A generous benefits package is also offered, including
a company pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at
http://www.topcareer.jobs/ and complete an online application form. Applicants who
would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC82411.
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 22 February 2013.
The Natural Environment Research Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented
and their applications are particularly welcome. The British Geological Survey is an Investors in People organisation. There is a guaranteed Interview Scheme for suitable candidates with disabilities.
Dr Mike Howe
Chief Curator
British Geological Survey
Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG
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