Position at Cambridge

Conservator
Cambridge Colleges' Conservation Consortium
Based at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Corpus Christi College is offering an exciting opportunity for a
recently graduated Conservator to join the small team working in the
conservation studio at the college.

The studio has a busy schedule of work, carrying out conservation
treatments and providing advice on both library and archive
materials for the eleven members of the Cambridge Colleges'
Conservation Consortium.

The position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of
materials from the earliest manuscripts to modern archives, and
covers paper, parchment and binding conservation.  Some experience
of historical binding structures and the ability to carry out high
quality conservation work will be expected.

The successful applicant will have a degree or diploma in Archives
or Library conservation, excellent practical skills and be looking
for their first professional role to begin their conservation
career.  They will be dedicated and self-motivated, able to work
both on their own and as part of a small team.  Excellent
communication skills at all levels and a diplomatic approach are
essential.

The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary,
excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension
scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College
facilities.

Full details are available on Corpus Christi College website

    <URL:http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/>

To apply:

    Complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form

    Enclose a current Curriculum Vitae

    Explain your interest in the position and how you fit the role
    as described in the Job Description/Person Specification, using
    the Suitability for Employment section of the Application Form,
    or a covering letter

    Your application forms should be accompanied by a portfolio of
    work including photographs (maximum three projects)

    Send your completed application to:  HR Manager, Corpus Christi
    College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RH

Further enquiries may be made to the Managing Conservator on
bcw24<-at->corpus<.>cam<.>ac<.>uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 2 March 2015.

Interviews will be held w/c 16 March 2015.

Bridget Warrington
Managing Conservator
Cambridge Colleges' Conservation Consortium
Corpus Christi College
Cambridge CB2 1RH
+44 1223 766 061 (University network 66061)


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