Please see below a vacancy for a five-year apprenticeship in hand bookbinding, based in the Royal Bindery, Windsor Castle, UK. The position is open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Apprentice Bookbinder Royal Collection Trust Windsor Castle, UK £16,477.50 per annum plus benefits Two-year fixed-term with potential for extension to a total of five years Developing new skills to help preserve a traditional craft Learning and contributing at the same time, and the satisfaction of caring for one of the world's largest art collections, are what make an apprenticeship with Royal Collection Trust so different. About the role The Royal Library and Royal Archives hold a substantial collection of books, manuscripts and archives of international significance. The book conservation-restoration team works to preserve this important collection as well as create new bindings for the Royal Household, maintaining the very highest standards of bookbinding craftsmanship. Joining us for an apprenticeship means you will learn from the best. Our two year foundation-level training programme will equip you with a good understanding of the practical and commercial aspects of bookbinding. You will gain hands-on experience in a range of traditional hand bookbinding activities, including creating new bindings and boxes, assisting with the conservation and restoration of books and supporting the overall administration of the Royal Bindery. In addition, you will undertake work placements in external commercial binderies. Undertaking project work, you will be able to support and track your progress through written reports and visual presentations. You will also develop valuable business and IT skills, and obtain City & Guilds qualifications. You will gain experience in a highly-skilled profession and craft: by helping to care for items from the Royal Library and Royal Archives, you will develop skills that will launch your career in this field. After successfully completing the two-year foundation apprenticeship, you will have the option to continue your training with our advanced-level programme over a further three years. About you Educated to GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science, you enjoy practical work and are eager to develop new skills. With a keen eye for detail, you are confident in handling objects with care. You are also able to motivate yourself and maintain concentration, completing tasks to a high standard. A good communicator, you will enjoy working effectively as part of a team and you will be keen to receive guidance and feedback, learning from those around you. You do not need to have bookbinding experience but you must enjoy creative work and you will be keen to immerse yourself in the unique training opportunities that the Collection presents. Above all, your positive approach to work means that you will tackle every challenge with enthusiasm, making the most of the experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a part in maintaining the future of an historic craft. Assessment workshops and interviews will be held during July 2017 with a view to taking up post in early October 2017. Closing date for application: 18 June 2017 at 23:55 BST For further information and to apply online, please visit: https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/about/working-for-us#/ https://theroyalhousehold.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-3/xf-4c34f024172b/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1464-Apprentice-Bookbinder/en-GB Email enquiries to royallibr...@royalcollection.org.uk<mailto:royallibr...@royalcollection.org.uk> Philippa Räder, Head of the Royal Bindery Royal Collection Trust Royal Household Legal Disclaimer - This message and any attachments should only be read by those persons to whom it is addressed and be used by them for its intended purpose. The Royal Household cannot accept liability for statements made which are clearly the sender's own and not made on behalf of the Royal Household. Replies to this email address may be subject to interception or monitoring for operational reasons or for lawful business purposes. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org/
