Positions at London Metropolitan Archives

Book conservators (2 positions)
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Department
London Metropolitan Archives
City of London

    Book Conservator
    Hampstead Synagogue and Jews Temporary Shelters
    FTC - 8 months

    Book Conservator
    Royal Free Hospital
    FTC - 12 Months

Salary: UKP31,640 - UKP35,840 pa. including Inner London Weighting

LMA is the largest local government archive repository in the United
Kingdom.  Based in Clerkenwell and administered by the City of
London, its holdings run to around 100km of documents from 1067 to
the present.  LMA holds local government and other records for the
Greater London area and the City of London.  These collections have
been awarded designated status by the Museums Libraries and Archives
Council.  LMA is an Accredited Archive Service.  LMA is recruiting
for two posts in connection with two grant funded projects fixed
term for 8 months and 12 months respectively.  The post holders will
be required to carry out conservation treatments based on up-to-date
techniques on the full range of formats present in the collections,
to package items appropriately, to communicate through a programme
of academic, professional and public engagement, and liaise
effectively with all members of staff in support of the project
work.  Applicants will have a recognised qualification in the fields
of paper, archive or book conservation or equivalent.  Experience of
working in an archive would be an advantage.  The post holder will
work to the Conservation Studio Manager.  The City of London
Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and details on how to apply please visit

    <URL:https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk>

Closing Date: 20 February 2015, 12 noon

Caroline De Stefani
Studio Manager
London Metropolitan Archives
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Department
City of London
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
+44 20 7332 3863

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