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Exciting opportunity to lead the conservation of East Asian Art at the world-renowned British Museum.
Overview
Salary
£29140 - £48568
Location
Bloomsbury, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The British Museum, one of the world's most respected cultural institutions, is seeking a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation for its East Asian art collection. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an internationally acclaimed team in preserving invaluable pieces of artistry on paper and silk.
Role Summary
- Leading the Hirayama Studio in the conservation of East Asian art using both traditional and modern techniques.
- Directing the operational plan for conservation, aligning it with the Museum's strategies.
- Representing the Museum on a national and international scale, contributing to its commercial activities.
Role Requirements
- Significant expertise in the conservation of paper and pictorial art materials.
- Strong professional reputation and a successful track record of research and publication.
- Motivated to set best practices, support team excellence, and enhance the visibility of the collections.
Application Process Details
- Email your application to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
The British Museum is seeking a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation for East Asian art, focusing on paper and silk materials. This role is a part-time position, working three days per week (Monday to Wednesday) and offers the option for occasional work from home. As a leader in one of the world's most respected specialist conservation teams, you will manage and provide strategic direction for the conservation of the Museum's exceptional Asian art collections.
The role: You will be responsible for leading the Hirayama Studio, working with an international team to conserve East Asian art using both traditional and modern techniques. Key responsibilities include leading the operational plan for conservation in alignment with the Museum's strategies, jointly managing the paper conservation team, setting high standards for conservation practice, and managing resources and budgets. You will also represent the Museum nationally and internationally, contributing to its commercial activities.
About you: We are looking for a candidate with significant expertise in the conservation of paper and pictorial art materials, a strong professional reputation, and a track record of research and publication. You should be motivated to set best practices, support team excellence, and enhance the care and visibility of our collections.
Benefits: Join a world-renowned institution and enjoy benefits such as 25 days of annual leave (rising with service), a generous pension scheme, free and discounted access to exhibitions and cultural institutions worldwide, financial support for travel and rental deposits, and wellbeing support. Additional perks include a paid one-hour lunch break, a subsidized staff canteen, and discounts in our gift shop.
Our values: At the British Museum, we are driven by values that include caring deeply, embracing the unknown, sparking curiosity, and valuing diverse voices. These principles guide our interactions and our approach to conservation and team management.
Additional details: Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role. The Museum follows the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard for pre-employment screening. If you have specific needs for application support, contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
