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

Conservator
Scottish Architects' Papers Preservation Project
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
(RCAHMS)

Salary range UKP14,200 - UKP23,400 (Pay band 2; F grade)

Applications are invited for the fixed term appointment for 2 years
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 for two years from 1 October
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 archives and/or works of art on paper.
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 detailed
conservation treatment of items selected from 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 26 July 2002


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