Subject: Position at the National Archives
Head of Conservation The National Archives (new) Band F UKP32,296 to UKP38108 The National Archives (TNA) was launched in April 2003, and brings together two existing organisations, the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission. The National Archives is the National Archive of the United Kingdom, in particular England and Wales, and is a leading source of archival research material. It has one of the largest archival collections in the world, spanning 1000 years of British history, from the Domesday Book to government papers recently released to the public. As part of an on-going programme of development within the newly renamed Department of Collection Care, The National Archives is seeking to appoint a highly experienced and motivated Head of Conservation to guide and manage the conservation section as part of the TNAs responsibility in fulfilling all preservation aspects of its statutory duties. Following two recent key appointments of Head of Preservation and Head of Conservation Research, the postholder will be part of a senior management team reporting to the Head of Collection Care. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help develop the conservation section to serve the future direction of The National Archives. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of either book or paper conservation and a proven record of managing and motivating staff through team building and problem solving. The Head of Conservation will be expected to coordinate work within annual work targets and to develop the Conservation section in line with the strategic aims of The National Archives. The key objectives of the post will be to: * develop a dynamic, highly skilled and professional conservation staff * develop and coordinate professional education and training * provide conservation advice to our internal and external stakeholders * manage the conservation department in order to achieve departmental business objectives * continue the review of conservation treatments on the main holdings of TNA i.e. parchment, paper, books, maps, seals and photographs. * exercise a personal leadership role by actively contributing to professional conservation Specific responsibilities will include: * managing the daily operations of the conservation section, including the management and coordination of work to achieve annual work targets. * develop an ethos of high professional standards within the conservation section. * encouraging the sharing of technical knowledge, skills (including analytical) and personal development. * active involvement at a senior level in national professional conservation bodies together with contributions to relevant professional publications and events. Person Specification (essential) * a professional qualification in book or paper conservation and/or a minimum of ten years conservation experience * a proven track record of at least four years management or the equivalent project management skills and experience * personable and pragmatic with a proven competence in managing staff and managing change in a large organisation. * an extensive knowledge of conservation theory and current practice. * excellent management skills including organisational, administrative interpersonal and communication skills. * membership of a professional body. * Advanced use of MS Office products i.e. Word, Excel, etc as well as MS Outlook and the Internet. Desirable * professional accreditation (PACR) This is a full-time permanent post. This vacancy is being advertised externally. Applicants must be British or Commonwealth citizens, with the right to work in the UK, or nationals of states of the European Union. To apply, please call TMP on +44 20 7649 6003 for an application pack (Minicom +44 20 7406 5790) quoting job reference number 44830. Applications should be returned to TMP at the address given in the application pack. For further information, please contact Mario Aleppo +44 208 392 5263 mario.aleppo<-a t->nationalarchives< . >gov< . >uk The closing date for applications is Friday 20 January 2006. Mario Aleppo Head of Collection Care The National Archives +44 20 8487 9201 Fax: +44 20 8392 5263 *** Conservation DistList Instance 19:28 Distributed: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 Message Id: cdl-19-28-024 ***Received on Friday, 25 November, 2005