Positions at the National Trust

Conservator and
Textile Conservator
The National Trust

Conservator
The National Trust
Sherborne Estate Office
Aldsworth near Cheltenham
Gloucestershire

Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave from April 2004

The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity, and its
collections, housed in some two hundred properties open to the
public, are of outstanding importance.   The successful candidate
will join a team of conservators working in the National Trust's
west territory.   The Conservator will provide advice and
professional expertise in the preventive and remedial conservation
of collections and historic interiors.  Further information about
the National Trust and its properties can be found at
<URL:http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk>

The salary is circa UKP22,000 depending upon skills and experience.
You must have a good first degree and/or a recognised conservation
qualification.   PACR is highly desirable.   You will have at least
three years' experience of working as a Conservator.
Communication, team working, organisational, planning and IT skills
are important as well as the ability to promote the interests of
conservation and to train, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
You must be able to provide evidence of your right to take up
employment in the EC.  You must also be prepared to work on site and
be in possession of a current clean driving licence.  For an
informal discussion you are welcome to telephone Sarah Staniforth on
+44 1285 884763.

The closing date for applications is February 12, 2004.
For more information and an application pack please

email recruitment [at] nationaltrust__org__uk, or send an A4 SAE to

    Laura Cox
    The National Trust
    Kembrey Park
    Swindon SN2 8YL

quoting the reference CNS.

Textile Conservator
The National Trust Textile Conservation Studio
Oulton
Blickling Hall Estate
Norwich

Fixed term contract for two years

The Textile Conservation Studio is in newly converted premises and
is run as an enterprise offering services to external clients as
well as undertaking major projects for the National Trust.  This is
a responsible position in which to build upon your skills and
experience, with the opportunity to travel widely around the
country, assisting the manager and team with practical work and
student training, both in the studio and on site.

The salary is circa UKP17,500 (grade under review) depending upon
skills and experience.   You should have a recognised textile
conservation qualification plus three years' relevant experience, be
a team player, have a mature attitude, good communication and
problem solving skills and a strong sense of self-motivation.   You
should be willing to work away from home on occasions.   PACR is
encouraged.    A current clean driving license is essential.    For
an informal discussion you are welcome to telephone Ksynia Marko on
+44 1263 735878.

The closing date for applications is February 12, 2004.

The interviews will be held on 27 February 2004.   For more
information and an application pack please email
recruitment [at] nationaltrust__org__uk, or send an A4 SAE to

    Laura Cox,
    The National Trust
    Kembrey Park
    Swindon SN2 8YL

quoting the reference TCS.

The National Trust is committed to equal opportunities.

Sarah Staniforth
Head Conservator
The National Trust
33 Sheep Street
Cirencester
GL7 1RQ
+44 1285 884763


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