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West Yorkshire Archive Service is part of West Yorkshire Joint Services, and has offices in all five Metropolitan Districts in West Yorkshire. We are looking for an experienced conservator to manage the Conservation Studio, which is based in our Wakefield Headquarters. The Studio delivers comprehensive conservation and preservation services to all service points within West Yorkshire Archive Service and to a number of external clients.

The successful applicant should be flexible and forward-looking, with the enthusiasm to develop a dynamic and successful team. You will be expected to take responsibility for the management and active leadership of the Studio and its young staff, two of whom are currently enrolled on the Society of Archivists' training scheme. You will be responsible to the County Archivist, via the Area Manager, for the full range of conservation and preservation work throughout the Service, liaising with and advising professional archive staff. You will be responsible too for ensuring a proper allocation of work to each office, and for maintaining a high level of income generation within the Conservation Studio. You will also be expected to participate in the Service's outreach activities.

Applicants should have good communication skills, and hold the Society of Archivists' certificate in archive conservation or equivalent. You should have at least seven years' qualified experience, including extensive working knowledge of a busy archive conservation unit working to specific financial targets. A current driving licence is essential, and computer literacy will be required.

For further information and details of how to apply, contact Sylvia Thomas, County Archivist, on 01924 305982 or write to West Yorkshire Archive Service, Registry of Deeds, Newstead Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DE. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2000.