Position at Guildhall Library, London

Conservator
Guildhall Library

City of London, Libraries, Archives and
Guildhall Art Gallery Department
(Heritage Division)

Fixed term contract 6 months JE5/6 UKP22,450 - UKP29,350 (35 hrs per
week) inclusive of London Weighting (Plus additional cost of living
increase from 1 July 2007)

Ref: LMA029

Closing Date: 6 July 2007, 5pm

Guildhall Library is looking for an enthusiastic book and paper
conservator to join its team. The Conservation section currently
consists of four conservators and a conservation technician
reporting to the Senior Conservator. This is a fixed term pilot
conservation project, working primarily on printed books materials
held in the collections.

Candidates must hold a recognised professional qualification or
equivalent and have a significant post qualification experience.
Proven skills in the conservation of book and paper materials along
with a broad knowledge of conservation and preservation issues are
essential. We are looking for someone with the ability to work in a
team as well as independently and who has excellent time management
and communication skills. Professional accreditation would be an
advantage.

Person Specification

Essential

    Recognised professional qualification

    Significant relevant post qualification experience

    A broad knowledge of conservation and preservation issues

    Proven skills in conserving Book and Paper collections

    The ability to work well in a team

    The ability to work and make decisions independently

    Excellent time management

    Excellent communication skills

    Excellent I.S. skills Desirable

    Accreditation

Informal enquiries should be addressed to

    Ann Stewart
    Senior Conservator
    +44 20 7332 1848
    ann.stewart [at] cityoflondon__gov__uk

Further information and application form can be found online at

    <URL:http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
        jobopportunities/view/vacancies.aspx>

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Alternatively contact

    Corporate Recruitment Unit
    City of London
    PO Box 270
    London EC2P 9EJ
    +44 20 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) or
    cru [at] cityoflondon__gov__uk

quoting reference number LMA 029.

An application form must be used and the completed form returned to:
the Corporate Recruitment Unit, by 5pm on 6 July 2007.

Interviews: week beginning 23 July 2007

The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities
and welcomes job applications from all sections of the community.


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