Prize Papers Project Conservator

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom The National Archives Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 291055**Salary**:

- £29,835**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Fixed Term**Length of employment**:

- 3 years**Business area**:

- TNA - Research and Collections - Collection Care**Type of role**:

- Project Delivery
- Other**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- London, London (region), TW9 4DUAbout the job

**Job summary**:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Collection Care Department at the National Archives in Kew and to lead on one of the most vast and unique troves of documents and artifacts that track the daily lives of people around the globe in the time of the European colonial expansion and resistance. The National Archives is the official archive of the UK government and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic documents, one of the largest and most important archival collections in the world.

The Prize Papers Project Conservator will work exclusively on this externally funded Digitisation project and will be responsible for the preservation of this physical collection through interventive and preventive means. The aim of this role is to prepare this collection for imaging while also maximising access to these archival records to enhance the experience of our users. This will be achieved through a combination of project planning, day to day conservation bench work and isolated research practitioner led treatment projects. This role will take the lead as required and work together with colleagues across the organisation as well as external visitors and stakeholders to enable the success of this project.

**Job description**:

- Full job description attached (see below).**Person specification**:
As someone who will be managing the conservation support for the Prize Papers digitisation project you will have an extensive knowledge of paper conservation practice, with a specialism in assessing and preparing records for Digitisation, bringing excellent project management skills as well as an informed approach to the delivery of conservation treatments in line with current conservation standards for the Digitisation of archival documents.

As the main point of contact for all stakeholders within the Prize Papers project you will be able to demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively to deliver outcomes to agreed standards and timetable. You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to work on own initiative, with strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise own workload while under pressure to meet strict deadlines and targets.

This is a full time post. However, requests for flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

We would particularly like to encourage applicants from backgrounds currently underrepresented in archives, including those who identify as Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT+), from Black, Asian and minority ethnic cultural backgrounds, those who are neurodivergent, and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

**How to apply**:
Essential criteria:

- A graduate from a recognised conservation or heritage science programme or appropriate work experience with a high standard of conservation knowledge, skill and practice beyond initial training with a demonstrable expertise in the conservation of paper and archive materials
- Extensive knowledge of current conservation practice and ethical standards and the ability to develop creative and innovative approaches to the care and conservation of large archival collections
- Demonstrable skills in solving complex problems and making decisions with a high degree of professional judgement
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively to deliver outcomes to an agreed standard and timetable
- Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative, with strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload while under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines and targets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with a wide range of external customers
- Proficiency with IT systems including MS office products and collections management systems

**Benefits**:

- Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development.

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**Selection process details**:
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