Position at Leather Conservation Centre

Library and Archive Materials Conservator
Leather Conservation Centre

2 year contract (expected to lead to permanent position)
Flexible working arrangements

Salary UKP26-27,000 pa

The Leather Conservation Centre, based in Northampton, UK, is an
internationally renowned organisation offering a comprehensive
service in the conservation and restoration of objects (including
library and archival materials) of historic, cultural and artistic
importance made wholly or partly of leather or its related
materials.

The Centre has a vacancy for a Library and Archive Materials
Conservator to carry out conservation on a wide range of items,
including books of various binding styles, size and complexity and
other archive materials on behalf of private and corporate clients.

Working as part of the small team at The Centre you will be required
to propose, estimate and carry out conservation treatments with
minimal supervision.  You will be able to manage your work to ensure
that estimates and deadlines are met, communicate effectively with
colleagues, clients and visitors, and be able to keep clear,
detailed and accurate records of all treatments undertaken.  You may
be required undertake work on site periodically and supervise
students and interns as part of the teaching role of the Centre.

The successful candidate will be expected to expand the current
client base.

In addition, we are looking for candidates with:

    A recognised book conservation qualification and a minimum of
    3-5 years relevant experience

    Demonstrated knowledge of current book conservation techniques
    and an understanding of a range of historical bookbinding
    structures

    Demonstrated knowledge of current conservation techniques for
    archive materials, such as parchment deeds and wax seals.

    Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical and physical causes of
    deterioration of library and archive materials

    A commitment to keep up to date with developments in the field
    of library and archive materials conservation and applying them
    where appropriate

    A commitment to develop your professional skills and share
    knowledge with other conservators at the Centre

    The ability to work independently and as part of a team, as
    required

    Good communication and administrative skills including computer
    literacy

    Clean driving licence

ICON Accreditation or working towards accreditation is desirable

Please email CV and covering letter by Friday 6 February 2015 to
yvette.fletcher<-at->northampton<.>ac<.>uk

The job profile may be found at

    <URL:http://www.leatherconservation.org/conservator-library-and-archive-materials/>

The Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes
applicants from all sections of the community.

Yvette A Fletcher BA Hons, MA, ACR
Head of Conservation
The Leather Conservation Centre
University Campus
Boughton Green Road
Northampton NN2 6QE


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