Conservation Senior Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Conservation Senior Manager (Objects and Textiles) is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of conservation services for the organization's collections. Working to the Direction of the Collections Care Director, this role ensures that the collections are maintained, conserved, and available to meet the needs of various stakeholders, including researchers, donors, and the public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Collection Conservation:

• Implement the collections care and conservation strategy
• Day-to day management of conservation work program
• Assist in the development and implementation of the collections care work programs for the organization.
• Undertake conservation and preservation work as part of the conservation work program
• Advise on the implementation and development of collection policies and procedures.
• Provide conservation and maintenance support for all collections under the management of the organization
• Ensure the integrity and security of the collections.

Strategic Planning:

• Support the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the collections care and conservation that aligns with the institution’s overall mission and goals.
• Identify opportunities developing new areas of collections care
• Monitor and report on the performance of the collections against strategic objectives.

Team Leadership:

• Day to Day management and direction of the Collection Conservation team
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.

Research and Scholarship:

• Encourage and support research and scholarship related to the collections.
• Collaborate with academic and research institutions to promote the use of the collections for scholarly work.
• Publish and present research findings at conferences and in professional journals.

Public Engagement:

• Work under the direction of the Collections Care Director to support and implement public programs and exhibitions that highlight the collections, in conjunction with the Director leads for each section.
• Work with the education and outreach teams to create engaging and educational content for diverse audiences.
• Represent the institution at public and professional events.

Fundraising and Development:

• Support the Collections care Director to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare grant applications and funding proposals.

Budget and Financial Management:

• In support of the Collections Care Department develop and manage the Collections Care budget.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure financial accountability for preventive and remedial conservation activities
• Report on financial performance to senior management.

Risk Management & Disaster Recovery

• Support the implementation and maintenance of a Disaster Response Plan for the collections.
• Risk Assessment: Undertake Regular auditing of environmental controls to prevent long-term degradation.

Digital Transformation & CMS

• Digital Asset Management: ensure all collection care activities are correctly recorded and documented in the CMS for both preservation, research and educational purposes.
• CMS: Ensure all conservation and collection care staff are adequately trained in the use of the CMS and use it to document all their work,

Facility & Storage Oversight

• Manage daily operations of the conservation team and facilities and maintain compliance and high standards and ensure a safe environment for the collections.
• Storage Strategy: Work with the Collections Care Director to establish and implement long-term storage solutions, including off-site facilities and high-density storage optimization.
• Liaison with Facilities: Working with operational teams to ensure the building's infrastructure supports preservation standards.
• Manage daily operations of the storage in conjunction with Senior Manager for collections and maintain compliance and high standards and ensure a safe environment for the collections.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Museology, Art History, Archaeology, Library Science, or Bachelor’s degree in science
• Master’s degree in science is preferred
• Professional Accreditation

Experience

• 7 – 8 years of experience in same field.