Position at Shepherds Bookbinders

Paper Conservator
Shepherds Bookbinders Ltd,
76 Rochester Row, London SW1

Maternity Cover, until October 2012

Mon - Friday;  May consider part time

Shepherds Bookbinders, incorporating Sangorski and Sutcliffe and
Zaehnsdorf has two workshops and three retail outlets. Our range of
services includes traditional craft bookbinding and the conservation
of books and artwork on paper; for the international book trade,
small London based institutions, and collectors.

Applicants should:

    Have a good knowledge of all aspects of paper conservation.

    Have a recognised qualification in conservation.

    Have experience of treating flat works of art on paper.

    Have experience and extensive knowledge of aqueous treatments.

    Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

    Be confident interacting with customers.

    Be able to produce references from recognised sources.

Knowledge and / or experience of bookbinding and book conservation
techniques is an advantage but not essential.

UKP19,000 - UKP21,000 pro rata, dependent on experience

Covering letter and CV to Daniel Wray <dw<-a t->bookbinding< . >co< . >uk>


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