Position at National Archives, Kew

Preservation Development Officer
National Archives
Kew

Starting Salary UKP25,306 - UKP33,305

Closing Date Friday 11 April 2014 at midnight

The Preservation Development Officer is part of a team of
conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The
National Archives' physical collection through interventive and
preventive means.  The aim of this role is to prolong the life of
the collection while also maximizing access to the archival records
and enhancing the experience of our users.  This is achieved through
a combination of special projects and on-going programmes, taking
the lead as required and working together with colleagues across the
organisation as well as external visitors and stakeholders.

You will have knowledge of current cultural heritage practices, and
an interest in cultural heritage preservation.  In particular, you
will have a collaborative approach and be able to draw together,
analyze and critically evaluate information to support the
development and delivery of innovative solutions for the care and
preservation of a large archival collection.  As a clear
communicator you will be effective at disseminating the work of the
Collection Care Department across the organisation and to specialist
and non-specialist external audiences.

You will take a full role in the ongoing development of collection
care within The National Archives by actively engaging in data
collecting, knowledge sharing, teaching and mentoring others,
planning, organizing and delivering departmental projects and
actively promoting the work of the department across The National
Archives and to a wider professional community.

Reports to: Preservation Manager Role and Responsibilities

    Take ownership of projects as set out in the annual business
    plan, being responsible for the development, planning and
    delivery of projects to agreed targets and professional
    standards

    Proactively collect, interpret and report data to provide
    evidence to support decision-making and to assess impact

    Contribute to on-going Collection Care programmes, including
    support for public services and internal projects at The
    National Archives

    Independently solve complex problems regarding the care of the
    collection, applying a high degree of expertise, judgment,
    innovation and adaptability and, where applicable, negotiate the
    resulting decisions with peers and customers within and beyond
    The National Archives

    Work together with colleagues within The National Archives,
    building and maintaining relationships to encourage best
    preservation practice at all levels across the organisation

    Contribute significantly to the overall improvement of knowledge
    and skills within the department by developing and implementing
    new thinking and approaches to caring for archival collections

    Keep abreast of advances in collection care practice to inform
    projects, taking a proactive part in personal and professional
    development

    Supervise and support new staff, interns and volunteers

    Provide professional advice and guidance on the care of archival
    collections

    Disseminate the outcomes of projects across The National
    Archives and to a wider professional community through articles,
    workshops, meetings and seminars

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Julie Runicles
Recruitment Adviser
The National Archives
Ruskin Avenue
Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU
+44 20 83925359


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