Position at National Archives of Scotland

Project Conservator
Temporary Position, June 30-August 29, 2003
Glass Plate Negative Preservation Project
The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh
UKP14,603

The National Archives of Scotland (NAS) is a Government Department
that has responsibility for selecting, preserving and making
available the public records of Scotland including extensive
photographic collections. This project seeks to recruit 2 casual
short-term posts to clean and re-house glass plates in preparation
for transfer into custom storage.  Working with the staff of the
Conservation Section and based in West Edinburgh you will be
responsible for ensuring that the project work is completed and
delivered to standard.

These positions would suit mid degree conservation students or newly
graduated conservators. You will have an appreciation of the
preservation needs of glass photographic collections and good
handling skills, flexibility and good communication skills, and
ability to work both in a team situation and unsupervised an
acceptable level of computer literacy desirable. Sense of humour
essential. This work will be undertaken within the collection
stores.

This appointment is non pensionable.  Applications from candidates
who wish to work part-time or on a job-share basis will be
considered.  Salary will be UKP14,603 pro rata. A flexible working
hours system is in operation. Candidates with a disability who meet
the minimum criteria for the post will be invited to interview.
Interviews to be arranged week beginning May 26, 2003

Please send or email a current cv detailing any relevant experience
and contact telephone number to

    Linda Ramsay
    Conservation Services Branch
    Thomas Thomson House
    99 Bankhead Crossway North
    Edinburgh EH11 4DX
    linda.ramsay [at] nas__gov__uk


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