Position at National Archives, Kew

Paper Conservator
The National Archives
Kew, West London, United Kingdom
UKP25,000 per annum

The National Archives is at the heart of information policy and is
the UK government's official archive, containing 900 years of
history from Domesday Book to the present day.

The National Archives is seeking to appoint an experienced and
motivated Paper Conservator (archives) eager to take this
opportunity to help strengthen and develop the conservation section
of the Collection Care Department to serve the future needs of The
National Archives.

You will have a recognised qualification and relevant professional
experience beyond initial training. The appointee will carry out a
range of conservation treatments on archival records dating from the
13th century to the present, bringing both excellent practical
skills and a thoughtful approach to delivery.

Other duties will include: self-management to plan and organise
work, documentation, participate in the varied activities of the
department including project work, and training initiatives. You
will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a willingness
to communicate this both internally and a wider community.

The National Archives supports continue professional development and
will encourage the post holder towards professional accreditation.

To apply, please visit <URL:http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/jobs>
or call +44 20 7649 6003 for an application form quoting reference
number 49957.  Minicom  +44 20 7406 5790. Your call may be recorded
or monitored for training and quality purposes.

Closing date: 21 September 2007.

We are striving towards quality of opportunity and will consider all
applicants fairly and on merit.

<URL:http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/jobs>

If you require any further information regarding this job please
email will.obrien [at] nationalarchives__gov__uk or call +44 208 392 5372


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