Position at National Archives, Kew

Conservation Manager - Digitisation Services
National Archives
Kew, West London

Closing Date Friday 18 December 2015 at midnight

Salary - UKP25,816

Digitisation projects are a key part of The National Archives'
business, access and preservation strategies.  They involve multiple
departments working interdependently to bring a project together,
and allow us to build valuable partnerships with external clients
and companies.  This role has an impact on the ability of the
organisation to deliver large scale digitisation projects, many of
which have a strong commercial benefit.  Maintaining the balance
between the preservation needs of the collection and the commercial
aspects of the project, this role is crucial in facilitating the
smooth running of these projects to ensure timely delivery while
upholding the professional reputation of The National Archives.

The Conservation Manager in Digitisation Services will be expected
to manage a digitisation preparation team to deliver the
conservation elements and document preparation requirements of The
National Archives' digitisation agenda.  You will be involved in end
to end project planning and management in collaboration with
internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on
conservation treatments, timescales and appropriate scanning
equipment and processes.

You will have an extensive knowledge of paper conservation practice,
and a specialism in the preparation of materials for digitisation,
bringing excellent practical skills and an informed approach to
delivery of large scale, minimal interventive conservation
treatments in line with current conservation standards.

You will bring the highest professional standards to all aspects of
the role and will be expected to make a significant contribution to
the development of collection care at The National Archives through
best practice and innovation.  Role and Responsibilities

    Line manage staff in accordance with The National Archives'
    policies

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

    Contribute to on-going Collection Care/ Commercial Delivery
    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

    Proactively collect, interpret and report the facts and evidence
    to support decision-making and to assess impact, for example,
    through collection surveys, condition assessment and technical
    examination

    Supervise and support external contractors to ensure that
    digitisation projects are completed in accordance with high
    standards of document care and advise on appropriate materials
    and equipment

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

    Assess and manage risks to The National Archives' collections in
    accordance with the profession's code of ethics

    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 conservation trends to inform projects and
    treatments, 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 and
    conservation of archival collections

    Actively communicate the care and conservation of archives and
    the outcomes of projects across The National Archives and to a
    wider professional community through articles, workshops,
    meetings and seminars

For full details and to apply please see

    <URL:http://ig24.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_nationalarchives01.asp?newms=jj&id=101896&aid=16636>

Julie Runicles
Recruitment Adviser
The National Archives
Ruskin Avenue
Kew
Richmond TW9 4DU 020
+44 8392 5359


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