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

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

Salary range UKP20,270 - UKP29,870 or
UKP14,900-UKP24,100

Applications are invited for a fixed term appointment to 31 October
2004 within the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical
Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) <URL:http://www.rcahms.gov.uk>.

The post is required to join a conservation team undertaking
detailed conservation treatment on late nineteenth and early
twentieth century architectural drawings as part of an exciting
project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.   A qualification in
the conservation of archives and/or works of art on paper and good
communication skills are essential; experience of working within an
archive and familiarity with IT are advantageous.

The grading and salary of the post will be determined according to
qualifications and experience. Both grades would involve undertaking
detailed conservation treatments. Appointment at the grade of Senior
Conservator would require additional duties devising and supervising
the work programme, as well as the training and supervision of
staff.

RCAHMS provides a challenging and stimulating working environment.
Benefits include flexible working hours, generous support for
Continuing Professional Development and a choice of final salary and
stakeholder pension is also available.  RCAHMS is an equal
opportunities employer and operates a no-smoking policy within its
building.

Please contact Mrs Diana Burton for an application form that must be
returned by February 13, 2004.

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


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