Conservator

Description:

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is hiring a full-time Conservator.

The Museum is a member of the Olympic Museum Network and is one of the world’s most innovative sports museums. The collection consists of early and modern sports and Olympics related artefacts, mostly made of textile, paper, metal and modern materials.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree from a recognized Conservation Programme, with at least 5 years’ relevant practical remedial and preventive conservation experience. A specialism in object and/or paper conservation is preferred, together with experience of environmental management, object mounting and exhibitions work. Besides hands-on conservation the postholder will provide advice and staff training, and contribute to collections management.

The successful candidate will be:

a strong, energetic team player

versatile and able to adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

The candidate will also have an understanding of project management, excellent communication skills, and be familiar with working in an institutional setting.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of collections and to gain experience of object mounting and installation, collections management, shipping, planning and logistics.

The role is offered on a consultancy basis for a term of one year. We can offer between 228,000 – 252,000 Qatari Riyals per annum (around £48,700 – £53,800 depending on exchange rate) depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. The package includes annual leave, medical insurance, visa and return flight to home country.