Senior Conservator Part-time Specialist

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ancestry Full time

About Ancestry:

We are a human-centered company where every person's story is important. As the global leader in family history, we empower journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of over 40 billion records, we help customers discover their family story and gain a deeper understanding of their lives. At Ancestry, we've built trusted relationships with millions of people who choose us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing important information about themselves and their families.

Our Approach:

We are committed to a location-flexible work approach, allowing you to choose where you work - in the office, from home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, enabling broadened possibilities for employee diversity.

Our Culture:

We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued, ensuring our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve. We encourage applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. If you're passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people's lives, join us.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and update a bespoke training package for Conservators, Digitisation Technicians, and Supervisors, ensuring it remains relevant to the condition issues likely to be encountered in collections.
  • Deliver the bespoke training package to the team, including refresher training, to ensure high-quality work.
  • Undertake Digitisation work and assist with imaging tasks during downtime from conservation work, ensuring high-quality images are consistently produced.
  • Upskill Digitisation Operatives to undertake minor conservation treatments.
  • Purchase and manage all conservation supplies and materials.
  • Supervise Conservation staff to ensure the highest quality of work is performed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Monitor all throughput, staffing, and service levels relating to conservation-based tasks and workstreams.
  • Liaise with TNA Conservation teams as necessary.
  • Provide advice on all matters pertaining to conservation.
  • Carry out regular quality assurance checks of the work of conservation and digitisation technicians.
  • Perform quality assurance checks of work by the conservation team.
  • Undertake conservation activities as required, including treatments that prepare records for digitisation and mould treatment.
  • Manage the process for any mould-affected collection items, ensuring Ancestry staff adhere to TNA procedures.
  • Liaise with TNA internal departments, including Facilities and Document Production, to ensure the smooth running of the space.
  • Take a leading role in managing staff well-being and organizing activities to foster a positive and supportive working environment.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • MA in Paper Conservation or equivalent work experience with a high standard of conservation knowledge, skill, and practice.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years as a practicing paper conservator.
  • Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge in the treatment and preservation of historic paper-based collections.
  • Excellent prioritization, planning, and organizational skills, with project management experience.
  • Ability to work and manage a team in an efficient manner.
  • Experience and commitment to working in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Contract:

Part-time, fixed-term contract until September 2027.

Salary:

£39k per annum pro-rata.

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