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The position will focus on the care and maintenance of the outdoor aircraft, planning conservation work and managing resource to improve their overall condition. The role will involve working at height and working outside during the Spring/Summer months. The role requires strong technical skills and manual dexterity to treat a range of different objects, as well a good understanding of the health & safety requirements of conservation work.
Job Responsibility:
Focus on the care and maintenance of the outdoor aircraft
Planning conservation work and managing resource to improve their overall condition
Working at height and working outside during the Spring/Summer months
Implement and supervise conservation projects to develop knowledge and best practice
Propose and apply solutions drawn from personal expertise to conserve science and technology collections, developing solutions with minimal guidance
Be committed to good health and safety and access practice and ensure familiarity with National Museums Scotland health and safety and access policies, procedures and guidelines
Requirements:
Experience of working with science and technology collections or similar materials
Background in metals, industrial objects or horology
Experience managing conservation projects to meet objectives within a set timeline
Excellent understanding of material issues and treatments
Awareness of professional conservation standards and best practice
Conservation qualification or ability to demonstrate similar experience
Excellent practical conservator with a high level of practical ability, good mechanical aptitude and hand skills
Previous experience in the management of projects
Understand potential hazardous materials that can be found in science and technology collections
Good documentation and reporting skills
What we offer:
Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme
Annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays
Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
Range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7