Positions at the National Trust

Assistant Conservators
The National Trust

The National Trust is passionate about preserving the collections in
our historic buildings, whilst making them accessible so the public
can enjoy and learn about them. We have vacancies for two Assistant
Conservators, who acquire training in all aspects of the Trust's
conservation of collections and historic interiors.

Assistant Conservator North
National Trust
Clumber Park, Worksop (5 days/week)UKP17,829 - 20,099 pa

    Up to one year fixed term contract

    This post offers an exciting opportunity to increase your
    knowledge and experience of preventive conservation in historic
    buildings by assisting the Territory Conservator (in Derbyshire,
    Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and
    Nottinghamshire), and working with the team of Conservators
    based in the North Territory.  You will participate in a range
    of activities, ranging from practical housekeeping, to auditing
    standards and commissioning remedial conservation.

    Applicants must have a good first degree and a recognised
    conservation qualification. This could be one of your first jobs
    after training, but some experience of working in the
    conservation field is desirable. A clean driving licence is also
    required.

Closing date:  2 September 2005
Interview date: 22 September 2005
(at Clumber Park Stableyard, Worksop, Notts S80 3BE)

Assistant Conservator Centre
National Trust
Central Office, Swindon (5 days/week)UKP17,829 - 20,099 pa
Up to one year fixed term contract

    You will develop a thorough understanding of conservation and
    collections care in historic houses by working with the central
    Conservation Advisers responsible for preventive and remedial
    conservation. This includes: undertaking environmental
    monitoring and control; understanding housekeeping strategies
    and methods; emergency procedures; and planning, prioritising
    and commissioning remedial conservation. There will be
    opportunities of visiting Trust properties in England, Wales and
    Northern Ireland.

    Applicants must have a good first degree and a recognised
    conservation qualification. This could be one of your first jobs
    after training, but some experience of working in the
    conservation field is desirable. A clean driving licence is also
    required.

Closing date:  2 September 2005
Interview date: 23 September 2005 (at Heelis, Swindon)

For either position, please find full details for this position and
apply online at <URL:http://www.ntjobs.org.uk/> Alternatively to
request an application form, you can email
recruitmentenquiries<-a t->nationaltrust< . >org< . >uk or send an A4 SAE (60p) to

        The National Trust
        HRSC
        Heelis
        Kemble Drive
        Swindon SN2 2NA

Committed to equal opportunities
Registered Charity No. 205846

Katy Lithgow
Head Conservator
The National Trust
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon SN2 2NA
+44 1793 817764


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