Positions at Glasgow School of Art (GSA)

Paper Conservator and
Project Paper Conservator (0.5FTE)
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as one
of Britain's foremost higher education institutions for the study
and advancement of art, design and architecture. The School is at
the heart of Glasgow, one of Europe's most dynamic artistic
communities, offering students and staff a stimulating experience in
a unique environment.

The GSA has recently been awarded a heritage lottery grant to fund
its Mackintosh Conservation and Access Project. In addition to
refurbishing the Charles Rennie Mackintosh building, the project
also aims to conserve and re-house the extensive archives and
collections, which are held in the Mackintosh Research Centre.

Two conservation positions are available as part of this exciting
project.

Paper Conservator
Circa UKP23,000 per annum*
3 Years Fixed Term
(subject to pending Job Evaluation Review)

    Applications are invited from experienced and professionally
    qualified paper conservators, with substantial practical
    experience. Accredited status is desirable.

    You will be responsible for setting up a working Conservation
    Treatment Studio as part of the Mackintosh Research Centre,
    undertaking preventive and remedial conservation of works on
    paper. The successful applicant will work with the Glasgow
    School of Art's institutional archive which provides an ongoing
    record of the School, the artistic community of Glasgow and the
    West of Scotland from 1845 to the present day.

    Educated to degree level (or equivalent) you will be a highly
    motivated conservator who can demonstrate a wide knowledge of
    traditional and modern conservation techniques.

Project Paper Conservator (0.5FTE)
Circa UKP20,500 per annum*
2 Years Fixed Term
(subject to pending Job Evaluation Review)

    Applications are invited from professionally qualified paper
    conservators, with relevant practical experience. This post may
    be suitable for a conservator in the early stages of their
    career.

    You will be responsible for undertaking preventive and remedial
    conservation of works on paper, from the Gillespie, Kidd and
    Coia architectural archive.

    Educated to degree level (or equivalent) you will be a highly
    motivated conservator who can demonstrate knowledge of
    traditional and modern conservation techniques.

Application packs for these posts may be obtained from:

    HR Department
    The Glasgow School of Art
    167 Renfrew Street
    Glasgow G3 6RQ
    Scotland
    United Kingdom
    +44 141 353 4463
    Fax: +44 141 353 4505
    hr [at] gsa__ac__uk
    <URL:http://www.gsa.ac.uk/jobs>

Closing date for submission of completed application forms: Monday 5
March 2007

The Glasgow School of Art is an equal opportunities employer.

Rachel Morrell
Archives and Collections Project Officer
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
Scotland
United Kingdom


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