Position at the National Trust

Textile Conservator
Fixed term contract for two years

The National Trust,
Textile Conservation Studio
Norfolk, UK.

UKP20,893

The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity and its
textile collections are of outstanding importance. The studio,
housed on the estate of Blickling Hall in resently converted
premises, is part of the Trust's conservation section. The studio is
run as an enterprise offering services to external clients as well
as undertaking major projects for the Trust. It also runs an intern
training programme.

This is a responsible position in which to build upon your skills
and experience, with the opportunity to travel widely around the
country, assisting the manager and team with practical work and
student training both in the studio and on-site.

This position will be of particular benefit to a conservator wishing
to extend their experience of tapestry conservation.

You should have a recognised textile conservation qualification or
have completed an apprenticeship, be a team player, have a mature
attitude, good communication and problem solving skills and a strong
sense of self-motivation. You should be willing to work away from
home on occasion. Accredited status is encouraged. A driving licence
is essential.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Ksynia
Marko on +44 1263 735878.

Please find full details for this position and apply on-line at
<URL:http://www.ntjobs.org.uk>. Alternatively to request an
application form you can email:
recruitmentenquiries [at] nationaltrust__org__uk or send an A4 SAE (60p) to

    The National Trust
    HRSC Reference CT0198
    Heelis
    Kemble Drive
    Swindon SN2 2NA

Closing date: 23 January 2006.
Interview date: 17 February 2006.

Committed to equal opportunities.

Robert Allen
Deputy Textile Conservation Adviser
The National Trust
UK


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