Heritage Conservation Centre
SeniorConservator/HeadofSection(InorganicObjects)
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“Senior Conservator/Head of Section (Inorganic Objects) at Heritage Conservation Centre. Skills: Inorganic objects conservation, Team management, Conservation leadership. Set team direction. Oversee section operations”
Industry & Context.
2-year contract, Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Masters degree in Conservation, 10 years inorganic objects conservation, 5 years leadership management experience, Ability to carry out complex treatments, Ability to develop execute heritage science research, Broad understanding of modern conservation practice, Proficiency in laboratory methods, Familiarity with analytical instrumentation, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Experience in institutional public sector setting, Expertise in stone conservation, Solid record demonstrating scholarship publications
What You'll Do.
Oversee section operations
Manage team resources
Prioritise conservation support
Scope conservation support
Deliver conservation support
Reinforce constructive work behaviour
Identify training needs
Facilitate staff development
Manage section staffing
Contribute to department management
Facilitate work across departments
Establish yearly work plans
Monitor yearly work plans
Administer section budgets
Represent HCC in collaborations
Oversee conservation work
Provide advice on conservation work
Ensure conservation guidelines
Implement conservation standards
Set research directions
Supervise research activities
Drive research activities
Oversee outreach activities
Drive outreach activities
Manage exhibition projects
Liaise between stakeholders
Provide advice on display methods
Provide advice on storage facilities
Identify conservation projects
Design conservation projects
Execute conservation projects
Execute conservation treatments
Carry out documentation
Carry out knowledge management
Provide expert assessments
Conduct conservation research projects
Initiate collaborations
Present conservation findings
Develop outreach activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across departments; Work with other Heads; Collaborate with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**[What the role is]** The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) is an institution of the National Heritage Board (NHB) and supports the collecting and display activities of 12 institutions under NHB and the Visual Arts Cluster. HCC’s main mission is to care for the National Collection, facilitate its current and future access and promote its use while enhancing its cultural significance. HCC is located in a purpose-built facility that serves as the centralised storage and conservation labs for the National Collection of Singapore. The National Collection encompasses a wide range of art and heritage objects, including but not limited to decorative objects, social history objects, contemporary art installations, industrial and technical heritage objects, musical instruments, and re-functionalised objects. Currently, the Conservation Services department at HCC comprises 6 conservation specialisations organised in sections: Inorganic Objects; Organic Objects; Paintings; Paper, Photographs & Digital Media; Textiles; and Conservation Science. HCC is now recruiting a Senior Conservator/ Head of Section (Inorganic Objects) to lead the Inorganic Objects conservation section. **[What you will be working on]** As Head of Section of the Inorganic Objects team, you will be expected to fulfil dual roles as a team manager and as a senior conservator: carrying out leadership and management functions, and delivering conservation work at an individual-contributor level. **Leadership and management functions** * Set the team direction in alignment with priorities defined at departmental and institutional levels while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the section. * Manage team resources to prioritise, scope, and successfully deliver conservation support for collections-related projects, including exhibitions and storage, within NHB. * Supervise staff in the section to reinforce constructive work behaviour and performance. This includes mentoring and coaching staff, identifying tra
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