I would be most grateful if the following Job posting could be put on the Consdistlist:
Textile Conservation Intern National Trust, The Textile Conservation Studio, Norfolk, NR11 6AF UK Salary for the role is £ 23,375 per annum for this 2 year internship Summary The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity. Its textile collections, located in over 300 historic houses open to the public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, are of outstanding importance. Textiles are an enormously valuable asset in the presentation of historic properties and the Trust's collections amount to over 100,000 items which includes 650 tapestries, 20 state beds and 31,000 pieces of costume. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we work with our colleagues to utilise and adapt current research and new techniques in imaginative ways. We have completed some challenging projects over the years, ranging from large scale textiles such as tapestries and state beds, to costume. We are committed to training through internships and student placements. Textile conservation also offers great opportunities to engage the public, through interpretation of our work at our properties. We have a committed, enthusiastic and dedicated team we'd like you to be a part of. What you'll be doing You'll be a recent conservation graduate looking to build on your practical skills in the specialist area of textile conservation. Under supervision, you'll undertake practical treatments both in the studio and on site. You'll assist and support studio staff with the organisation and maintenance of equipment and undertake environmental and pest monitoring within the studio. You'll be passionate about conservation, and will bring drive, commitment and a willingness to learn to this role. To facilitate this, you will have the opportunity to attend specialist training courses and conferences as well as choosing to undertake a placement in another studio, institution or historic property. It is a great place to develop your career. Who we're looking for To be successful in this role, you'll need to have; * A recognised conservation qualification at degree level or higher * Excellent needlework skills and an understanding of textile techniques * Understanding of conservation science * Demonstrable knowledge and interest in textile history, historic properties and the care of their collections * Good team working with a flexible approach * Ability to multi-task and work in collaboration with other teams * Work experience within in the conservation field * Ability to organise own time, plan ahead and meet deadlines * Good written and verbal communication skills, including public presentations * Good IT skills * Ability to work at height from scaffolds and ladders (training will be given) * Driving licence and access to your own vehicle, due to the location of the Studio How to Apply Applications Open: 12th April 2018. To apply for these vacancies to go www.ntjobs.org.uk<http://www.ntjobs.org.uk> Closing Date: 3rd May 2018 Interviews: 19th June 2018 For an informal discussion about this post, you are welcome to contact Maria Jordan at maria.jor...@nationaltrust.org.uk<mailto:maria.jor...@nationaltrust.org.uk> and on + 44 (0)1263 735 878 with very many thanks Maria Jordan ACR Studio Manager t National Trust Textile Conservation Studio Malthouse Barn, Oulton Street, Norfolk NR11 6AF Tel: 01263 735878 07825 903960 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/textileconservation check out our studio blog at: http://nttextileconservationstudio.wordpress.com<http://nttextileconservationstudio.wordpress.com/> The National Trust is a registered charity no. 205846. Our registered office is Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2NA. The views expressed in this email are personal and may not necessarily reflect those of the National Trust unless explicitly stated otherwise. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify me immediately. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you should not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any other person. Senders and recipients of email should be aware that, under the Data Protection Act 1998, the contents may have to be disclosed. This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email. However the National Trust cannot accept liability for viruses that may be in this email and we recommend that you check all emails with an appropriate virus scanner. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
