Position at London Metropolitan Archives

Conservation Officer
Grade JE3, #15,650 - #18,350 pa inclusive
(6 months, Fixed Term)
London Metropolitan Archives
Corporation of London

We are looking for a Conservation Officer to join the team in the
Conservation Workshop of the London Metropolitan Archives
<URL:http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma/>, the largest local
authority archive in the country, with 32 miles of archives and 70
staff. LMA is also responsible for the management of Keats House in
Hampstead.

Your main work will be the preparation of material for microfilming
programmes and the cleaning, basic repair and packaging of archive
and library materials, learning new techniques as appropriate.

A good standard of literacy and numeracy and a recognised
qualification in the field of conservation are required. You should
be able to work in dusty conditions, to climb ladders and to handle
heavy archives with care. CVs will not be considered. Only those
chosen for interview will be contacted.

Closing date: Wednesday June 26, 2002
Interviews: July 11-12, 2002

Contact: Application forms may be requested by email but must be
completed on paper. A job description and an application form is
available from:

    The Administration Office
    London Metropolitan Archives
    40 Northampton Road
    London EC1R OHB
    +44 20 7332 3837
    lma [at] corpoflondon__gov__uk

The Corporation of London is committed to equality of opportunity
and operates a no-smoking policy.

For further information contact the Principal Conservator, Helen
Lindsay on +44 20 7332 3827

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