Position at West Yorkshire Archive Service

Technical Assistant
West Yorkshire Archive Service
Scale 2/3 (10,761- 12,294 pounds sterling)
Lottery Funded Two Year Contract

West Yorkshire Archive Service is looking for a Technical Assistant
to work with the Service's Conservation Section, based in its
headquarters in Wakefield.  The Service is part of West Yorkshire
Joint Services.

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team
which is responsible for the care and preservation of archives
within West Yorkshire, concentrating specifically on the
conservation of the Stott Archive of architectural drawings, which
are to be conserved on behalf of Oldham Metropolitan Borough.
Funding for this work is being provided by the Heritage Lottery
Fund.

Applicants should have at least 4 GCSE passes (Grade A, B or C) or
equivalent, including English language and a numeracy based subject.
Training will be given in the techniques necessary to carry out the
duties of this post.

For further information and details of how to apply, contact

    Sylvia Thomas
    County Archivist
    +44 0-1924-305982
    Fax: +44 1924 305983

or email Sylvia Thomas c/o <jim [at] wyashq__demon__co__uk>,
or write to

    West Yorkshire Archive Service
    Registry of Deeds,
    Newstead Road, Wakefield WF1 2DE

The closing date for applications is 7 September 1998.

Keith Sweetmore, Area Manager,
West Yorkshire Archive Service
Newstead Road, Wakefield WF1 2DE
+44 1924 305981
Fax: +44 1924 305983

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