Part-time Preventive Conservation Technician (maternity cover) 0.6 FTE – working across 3 days Grade 5: £24,983-£29,799 (pro-rata)
http://bit.ly/2hQNPoJ Bodleian Libraries are seeking to appoint a Part-time Preventive Conservation Technician to join the Conservation and Collection Care team in the Weston Library. Conservation and Collection Care works to preserve, stabilise and improve access to the Bodleian Libraries' collections through preventive programmes, interventive treatments, research, and by supporting an ongoing exhibitions programme. As a Preventive Conservation Technician, you will carry out a range of collection care activities, work to coordinate essential equipment maintenance, and troubleshoot the environmental monitoring system. You will support the work of the preventive team and the wider library, as agreed with the Preventive Conservator. Based at the Weston Library you will benefit from all we have to offer in-house as well as joining the wider conservation and museums community in Oxford. You will need a recognised professional qualification in conservation with an emphasis on preventive issues, and/or a good knowledge of collections care and preventive conservation activities in a library or similar context, and a sound understanding of the preservation of library objects. You will also have experience of using monitoring equipment and software, preferably Synergy. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally are essential. This is a fixed-term maternity cover post for up to 1 year, working part-time for 21.9 hours per week (0.6 FTE), across 3 days (preferably Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, but there is some flexibility). This role involves some lifting and carrying of moderate weights, working in cold and sub-zero temperatures for short periods of time, and occasionally working with mould and dust. Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application. Owing to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check as well as a financial background check. The possession of a criminal record or poor financial background will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CV’s alone will not be considered. Only applications received online before 12.00 midday on Monday 11 December 2017 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 19 December 2017. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
