0.2fte Paper Conservation Project Assistant: Bernard Leach Archive

Part Time Post: 7.25 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until 21 December 2012

Salary: £3,466 - £3,994 per annum
Location: Farnham
Ref: 12-SURR162-01

The University for the Creative Arts has campuses at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester and is home to 7,000 students from over 70 countries studying on courses in fashion, graphics, design, media, fine art and architecture.

The Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts, is seeking to appoint a qualified paper conservator to assist in upgrading the standard of care of its Bernard Leach Archive. The post would suit a newly-qualified conservator seeking experience in a museum environment and in the delivery of conservation projects. The Archive contains some 15,000 items covering the life and work of this internationally important potter. It includes a broad range of materials ranging from diaries, photographs and manuscripts to the business records of the Leach Pottery, St Ives. A meticulous approach to remounting and storing this material to the highest standards is required.

This post is funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Application forms, Vacancy Summary and further information relating to the University for the Creative Arts are available for download or alternatively contact the Human Resources Department via email [log in to unmask] or on 01252 892681 (24 hours -quoting the relevant reference). Please note any CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered for shortlisting.

No Agencies Please.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 August 2012.

Interviews will be held on the 23 August 2012.

We value the diversity of our organisation and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

 

See: http://community.ucreative.ac.uk/12-SURR162-01