Position at Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

Conservator
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

Salary range UKP13,000 - UKP23,381 (Pay band 2; F grade)

Applications are invited for the casual appointment of a paper
conservator for the Scottish Architects' Papers Preservation Project
within the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments
of Scotland <URL:http://www.rcahms.gov.uk>. The project aims to
catalogue and conserve collections of architects' papers for the
National Monuments Record of Scotland and is sponsored by the
Heritage Lottery Fund and supported by the Royal Incorporation of
Architects in Scotland.

RCAHMS is a public body that compiles and maintains the national
collection of architectural and archaeological archives of Scotland
in the NMRS. RCAHMS provides a challenging and stimulating working
environment, committed to public accessibility and service.

This appointment will be contracted until 30 September 2002.
Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience. RCAHMS
is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no-smoking policy
within its building.

The successful candidate should have a qualification in the
conservation of works of art on paper and/or the conservation of
archives. Communications skills are essential, both orally and in
writing. Experience of working within an archive, an interest in
Scottish architectural history, and some familiarity with
information technology are advantageous. Applications from
newly-qualified candidates are welcome.

This post will assist the Project Conservator with the preventative
conservation and re-housing of very large collections of
architectural drawings, working to very tight deadlines.

For further details please contact:

    Mrs Diana Burton, RCAHMS
    John Sinclair House
    16 Bernard Terrace
    Edinburgh EH8 9NX
    +44 131 662 1456
    Fax: +44 131 662 1477
    personnel [at] rcahms__gov__uk

Application forms should be returned by Friday 7 December 2001


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