Position at Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

Paper Conservator
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of
Scotland (RCAMHS)

(Fixed Term Appointment to the 31 October 2010)
Salary range UKP21,330 to UKP26,823

Applications are invited for a fixed term appointment to 31 October
2010 within the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical
Monuments of Scotland <URL:http://www.rcahms.gov.uk>

RCAHMS creates a unique national collection through its own survey
and research, and by identifying and collecting material relevant to
the built environment of Scotland.  This work has been undertaken by
RCAHMS for over 100 years and the ever growing collection currently
contains some 14.5 million items, including photographs, aerial
photographs, drawings, and other documents relating to buildings and
archaeological, industrial and maritime sites.

The paper conservator is primarily required to undertake
conservation on material from the collections and to contribute to
the preventative conservation programmes.  A qualification in the
conservation of archives and/or works of art on paper and good
communication skills are essential; experience of working within an
archive and familiarity with IT are advantageous.

RCAHMS provides a challenging and stimulating working environment.
Benefits include flexible working hours; generous support for
Continuing Professional Development and a choice of Civil Service
and partnership pensions schemes are available.  RCAHMS is an equal
opportunities employer and a registered Scottish charity. RCAHMS
will consider secondments to this post.

For further information and an application form, contact the

    Head of Corporate Affairs
    RCAHMS
    John Sinclair House
    16 Bernard Terrace
    Edinburgh EH8 9NX
    +44 131 662 1456
    Fax: +44 131 662 1477
    personnel<-at->rcahms<.>gov<.>uk

providing full postal address)

Closing date for the return of completed application forms: 12 pm on
30 October 2009

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