Position at Cambridge

Book and Manuscript Conservator
Corpus Christi College
Cambridge

1-year contract (maternity cover)

Corpus Christi College is offering a 1-year contract (maternity
cover) for an experienced Book and Manuscript 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 to
cover paper, parchment and binding conservation.  Experience of
historical binding structures and the ability to carry out high
quality conservation work is required.

The successful applicant will have a proven record of excellent
practical skills and be looking to develop their professional
experience.  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 postholder will have a degree or diploma, preferably
with postgraduate conservation training or equivalent experience, as
well as a passion for the subject.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to UKP24,500,
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 our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form which
    are available on the website

    Enclose your 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 must be accompanied by a portfolio of
    recent work including photographs (maximum three projects).
    These should be sent electronically as PDFs

    Send your completed application to:

        HR Manager
        Corpus Christi College
        Trumpington Street
        Cambridge CB2 1RH

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

Closing date for applications is Monday, 24 August 2015.

Interviews will be held from Tuesday 1 September 2015.

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


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