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Conservator - Archive Materials
2 weeks ago
**Details**:
**Reference number**:
- 346486**Salary**:
- £31,178- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:
- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:
- Fixed term**Length of employment**:
- 6 months with possibility of extension**Business area**:
- TNA - Research and Collections - Collection Care**Type of role**:
- Other**Working pattern**:
- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**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**:
The Conservator - Archive Materials is part of a team of conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The National Archives’ physical collection through interventive and preventive means.
This role will be a fixed-term, six month contract with potential extension.
The aim of this role is to prolong the life of the collection while also maximising access to the archival records and enhancing the experience of our users. This is achieved through a combination of special projects and on-going programmes, taking the lead as required and working together with colleagues across the organisation as well as external visitors and stakeholders.
You will have an extensive knowledge of paper conservation practice, and a specialism in all aspects of archival collections, bringing excellent practical and research skills as well as an informed approach to delivery of conservation treatments in line with current conservation standards. Ongoing projects focus on, for example, the survey of limp parchment bindings, managing photographic material in archival collections, and modern materials in The National Archives’ BT design register series.
You will take a full role in the on-going development of collection care within The National Archives by actively engaging in data collecting, research, knowledge sharing, teaching and mentoring others, planning, organising and helping to deliver departmental projects and actively promoting the work of the department across The National Archives and to a wider professional community.
Some home working is available and applicants must be able to regularly travel to our Kew site.
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, 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.
**Job description**:
- Full job description attached (see below).**Person specification**:
**How to apply**:
You will be asked to provide details of your work experience and write a personal statement. In your personal statement please explain, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria given below. You may draw on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience gained from paid work, domestic responsibilities, education, leisure interests and voluntary activities. Please note selection for interview will largely be based on the information you provide in this section.
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, the ability to identify research opportunities and 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 and to build and lead a team able 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.
- 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.
Desirable criteria:
- PACR (Professional Accreditation of Conservators - Restorers) accredited membership of Icon or a willingness to pursue such accreditation
- Excellent IT and numeracy skills, and experience of managing complex data
- Excellent presentation skills
- Published professional papers
**Benefits**:
- Alongside your salary of £31,178, The National Archives contributes £8,418 towards you being a
