Head of Conservation Cambridge Colleges’ Conservation Consortium Based at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, UK
Corpus Christi College is extending the deadline on the full-time post of Head of Conservation. The post is to lead the small team of library and archive conservators working for the Cambridge Colleges’ Conservation Consortium studio, which is based at the College. The studio has a busy schedule of work, carrying out interventive conservation treatments as well as providing preservation advice for the Consortium members. The team of conservators carry out paper, parchment and binding conservation for the historic college libraries and archives of Cambridge. Extensive experience of historical binding structures, paper and parchment conservation, and the ability to project manage an intensive rolling programme of high quality conservation work is essential. The successful applicant will have extensive experience of manuscript, book, paper and parchment conservation practice since qualification, a proven record of excellent practical skills and be looking to develop their professional experience within a managing role. You will have a degree or diploma, postgraduate conservation training or equivalent experience, as well as an absolute passion for the subject. You will be dedicated, self-motivated, able to manage the day-to-day running of a busy conservation centre and ensure the care and security of items while being conserved in the studio, and place high priority on the professional development of the conservation team. Excellent communication and report-writing skills as well as a diplomatic approach are essential. For full details and an application form, please go to: https://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/further-information/non-academic-staff-vacancies Please feel free to contact Bridget Warrington on: [email protected] for an informal discussion about the post. EXTENDED DEADLINE: Wednesday, 28 February 2018 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
