Senior Conservator Part-time

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ancestry Full time

About Ancestry:

Ancestry is a human-centered company where every person's story is important. We empower journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 40 billion records, over 3 million subscribers, and over 23 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives.

We are committed to our location-flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both. We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.

Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Conservator to manage the conservation of a project that includes the conservation and digitisation of collections held by The National Archives. The first stage of this major project will be the digitisation of the original documents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and update the bespoke training package for Conservators, and Digitisation Technicians and Supervisors, ensuring it remains relevant to the condition issues likely to be encountered in the collections.
  • Manage and update as required the delivery of all handling training in line with current TNA guidelines and according to the current standards.
  • Undertake Digitisation work and assist with imaging tasks during downtime from conservation work, ensuring high-quality images are consistently produced.
  • Upskilling Digitisation Operatives to undertake minor conservation treatments.
  • Purchasing and management of all conservation supplies and materials.
  • Supervise Conservation staff to ensure the highest quality of work is performed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Monitoring all throughput, staffing, and service levels relating to conservation-based tasks and workstreams.
  • Liaising with TNA Conservation team as necessary.
  • Providing advice on all matters pertaining to conservation.
  • Carrying out regular quality assurance checks of the work of conservation and digitisation technicians.
  • Performing quality assurance checks of work by the conservation team.
  • Undertaking conservation activities as required – treatments that prepare records for digitisation, mould treatment, etc.
  • Managing the process for any mould-affected collection items ensuring Ancestry staff keep in line with TNAs procedures.
  • Liaise with TNA internal departments, including Facilities and the Document Production team, to ensure the smooth running of the space by reporting and monitoring issues, the transport of records, and maintaining effective communication across teams.
  • 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. A graduate from a recognised conservation or cultural heritage programme or appropriate work experience with a high standard of conservation knowledge, skill, and practice beyond initial training with a demonstrable expertise in the preparation of collections for digitisation.
  • Required, 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, and project management experience; attention to detail with dedicated follow-up.
  • 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 (Project expected to last until September 2027)

Salary:

£39k per annum pro-rata

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