Dear All The V&A is looking for an experienced upholstery conservator to undertake an 8 month contract to prepare objects for the V&A’s new Europe 1600-1800 Galleries, due to open in late 2014. You will possess a recognised conservation qualification or equivalent relevant training in upholstery conservation, and have at least 5 years practical studio experience. You will be specifically required to have experience of non-intrusive upholstery conservation techniques and have knowledge of 17th and 18th century French upholstery materials and profiles. If you or anyone you know is interested please follow the link below to the full advert and the online application form. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/jobs/apply Thanks, Elizabeth-Anne Elizabeth-Anne Haldane Senior Textile Conservator Furniture, Textile & Fashion Conservation Section Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL Tel no. 020 7942 2126 Pearls at V&A South Kensington V&A and Qatar Museums Authority Exhibition 21 September 2013- 19 January 2014 Book now on www.vam.ac.uk/pearls ( http://www.vam.ac.uk/pearls ) See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member www.vam.ac.uk/members War Games Until 9 March 2014 at V&A Museum of Childhood Admission free Keep in touch Sign up for V&A e-newsletters www.vam.ac.uk/signup Become a fan on Facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum ( http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum ) Follow us on Twitter.com/V_and_A ( http://www.twitter.com/V_and_A )