Position at Oxford Conservation Consortium

Senior Conservator, Library and Archives
Magdalen College, Oxford and Oxford Conservation Consortium

One year fixed-term maternity cover

Oxford Conservation Consortium provides collection care to ten
colleges of the University of Oxford and the National Trust. We wish
to appoint a book/paper conservator for a fixed term of one year to
work in our busy studio with a small team managing conservation and
preservation programmes.

We seek an organised, motivated conservator with creative and
flexible problem-solving skills to carry out conservation treatments
and preservation activities, supervise staff when necessary, and
assist the Head Conservator with co-ordination of studio workflow
and operations.

The successful applicant will have a recognised qualification and
proven experience in book and paper conservation, with some
supervisory experience. Applicants should have a high level of
manual dexterity and good understanding of library/archive
materials. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills are
essential, together with basic computer literacy and the ability to
work well in a team. Professional accreditation is desirable. Salary
UKP23,692 - UKP28,289 per annum. Benefits include generous holidays,
free lunch, parking and use of sports facilities.

Further particulars, application form and recruitment monitoring
form can be found at <URL:http://www.magd.ox.ac.uk> or telephone +44
1865 276031. Please send completed applications to

    Mrs Nicola Barker
    Human Resources Officer
    Magdalen College
    Oxford OX1 4AU

Closing date: Wednesday 18 July 2007.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Jane Eagan
Oxford Conservation Consortium
Grove Cottage, St Cross Road
Oxford OX1 3TX
+44 1865 271520


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