Assistant Art Technician

Job Title: Assistant Art TechnicianSalary: 26,500 - 30,000 p.a. + 12.5% pension contribution + other benefitsLocation: Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham, HertfordshireJob Type: Full Time - 35 hrs/wk, PermanentThe Henry Moore Foundation, established by one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century, presents Moore''s work at his former home and studios in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, near Bishop''s Stortford, and provides a centre for the study of sculpture at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds.We are seeking an Assistant Art Technician is part of the Collections and Exhibitions department, and works closely with a dedicated team of technical, registrarial and curatorial staff. You will assist the technical and conservation team in the care of the Foundation''s collections, predominately sculpture and works on paper, and in the installation of exhibitions in the UK and overseasAbout the roleCare for the collections and maintaining sculptures on display in the grounds, including cleaning and assisting in the maintenance of patinationCondition reporting artworks in all media - from monumental bronzes to carvings to works on paper - and documenting all actions taken in respect of any works in the collection, recording this information in The Museum System (TMS) databasePreparation of sites and outdoor pedestals at Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (HMSandG)Assisting with the movements and installation of outdoor works at HMSandGAssisting in the preparation, ..... full job details .....