Subject: Position at Cliveden Conservation Workshop Limited
Assistant to Managing Director Cliveden Conservation Workshop Limited Salary UKP 30,000 per annum plus bonus The managing director, Trevor Proudfoot, is adviser to the National Trust and English Heritage for stone and plaster conservation. Cliveden Conservation provides specialist conservation services for historic buildings with a reputation for quality conserving on statuary, carving, wall paintings, decorative plaster, stonework and mosaics. We are a friendly company based in the grounds at Cliveden, Berkshire, with other offices at the Ammerdown Estate near Bath and at Houghton in Norfolk. We require an assistant to the managing director to join our team. The position calls for a thorough understanding of building conservation and surveying and you will ideally possess qualifications or a proven high level of skill in these areas. The role will involve: * Coordinating and partaking in advice to English Heritage and the National Trust * Preparing professional survey reports for new projects * Working in close conjunction with section managers in the areas of Decorative Arts, Plaster and Stonework * Monitoring technical aspects on conservation projects * Coordinating research with the workshop scientist * Carrying out other ad hoc tasks in support of the MD You will be used to providing accurate and timely information to a high standard. Knowledge of AutoCAD drawing and the construction industry would be an advantage. Computer literacy is essential as are excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm. Bonuses will be based on the successful commissioning of surveys, projects and sales. Although mainly office based, the position involves a degree of travelling throughout the UK. Candidate must hold a full driving licence. Discounted accommodation is available nearby if required. Please forward your CV and covering letter to Trevor Proudfoot at trevor<-a t->clivedenconservation< . >com For further information or to discuss the position, please call Trevor on +44 1628 604721. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. For more information about the company please visit <URL:http://www.clivedenconservation.com> Closing date: 15 February 2008 *** Conservation DistList Instance 21:38 Distributed: Thursday, January 10, 2008 Message Id: cdl-21-38-008 ***Received on Saturday, 5 January, 2008