Position at Dorset History Centre

Archive Conservator
Dorset History Centre
UKP23,952-UKP27,491 p.a. from April 2006

We are looking for a full-time Conservator to carry out a wide range
of conservation and preservation activities, including remedial
treatments for various types of archive formats (those found among
the collections include papers, works of art on paper, parchment).
The post would also support the supervision of microfilm and
digitisation programmes and take part in assessment of collections.
The Preservation Team offers all aspects of conservation,
environmental management and reprographics to the Centre, outside
bodies and private clients.

You should be a qualified conservator with two or three years
experience of carrying out a wide range of treatments and providing
preservation services in an institutional setting or in the
commercial sector. Further advanced technical training and
professional development will be provided, including help towards
achieving or maintaining Accreditation.

For an informal discussion ring Rebecca Donnan, Principal
Conservator on +44 1305 228939 or Hugh Jaques, County Archivist on
+44 1305 228929. Further details and application form available on
<ULR:http://www.dorsetforyou.com> under Council jobs or email
humanresources [at] dorsetccco__gov__uk

Closing Date:     23 March 2006
Interview Date:   3 May 2006

Dorset County Council is committed to equal opportunities.


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