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Following the retirement of the previous post holder, Hull History Centre is looking for a qualified archive conservator in a full-time (37 hour), permanent post to undertake all aspects of archival preservation and conservation work. Hull History Centre is a partnership between Hull City Council (acting through Hull Culture & Leisure Ltd) and the University of Hull. The building opened in 2010, and incorporates a bespoke and comprehensively equipped conservation studio. We attained Archives Accreditation in 2017 and the building receives 25000 visits a year. We hold archives of local, regional, national and international importance, dating back to the 11th century, as well as the City's comprehensive local studies collection. The post holder will be employed by Hull Culture & Leisure and managed by the City Archivist, but will work across all collections at the History Centre. As Conservator, you will assess, plan, undertake and record conservation work on archival material including parchment, paper, maps, plans and photographs. You will manage the preservation of the archive and local studies holdings, including cleaning and repackaging material together with oversight of the building's environmental conditions. You will train and supervise staff and volunteers working in preservation techniques, and support colleagues in the preparation of exhibitions. You will have a recognised qualification in conservation, and be, or be actively working towards becoming a registered member of the Archives and Records Association or the Institute of Conservation (ICON). You will have good organisational and time management skills, an ability to work independently and to exercise professional judgement. You will work with the History Centre Management Team to plan preservation of and access to the archives and local studies collections. For an informal discussion please contact Martin Taylor, City Archivist (01482 317501). Information about the service is on our website www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk<http://www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk> Salary scale: Hull City Council Grade 6 £21693-23866. Closing date: Friday 1 June 2018 Interviews: w/c Monday 18 June 2018 Martin Taylor City Archivist Hull History Centre Worship Street Hull HU2 8BG Telephone: 01482 317500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Hull Culture and Leisure Limited on 01482 300300 or email [log in to unmask] Hull Culture and Leisure Limited Company No. 09451253. Registered Address: Dock Office Chambers, New Cross Street, Hull, HU1 3DU. Registered in England Hull Culture and Leisure Limited is a Company controlled by Kingston Upon Hull City Council as defined in Section 68 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra