Please note that the deadline for applications for the HLF funded position of Archive Conservator at Tate (detailed below) has been extended to 18 February at 17.00.
Archive Conservator
Reference:TG0466
Opportunity type: Fixed-term, Part-time
Working hours:21.6 hours per week
Salary:£16,453 per annum (pro rata to £27,422 per annum)
Location:London - Tate Britain, Millbank
Closing date:18 February 2013 at 17:00
This is a unique opportunity to work on a culturally significant project, Transforming Tate Britain: Building, Archives, Access which will make 52,000 items from Tate Archive available to the public for viewing online for the first time. These include diaries, letters, and sketchbooks from influential British artists of the 20th century, such as Stanley Spencer, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, and Henry Moore. This is an invaluable opportunity to work within Tate’s Conservation department, and to provide support and expertise for the Archive Collections included in the digitisation project.
As Archive Conservator, you will undertake a survey of the archive collections selected for digitisation, write condition reports, undertake interventive treatments, complete documentation, train Archive staff & a team of volunteers and oversee housing of Archive materials.
You will hold a recognised qualification in Conservation or equivalent with demonstrable practical experience treating, assessing materials. It is essential to have analytical and problem-solving skills, organisational, time-management and planning skills, and to be an effective communicator. You will need to be able to work independently on conservation treatments and provide specialist advice for storage, transport and installation of Archive materials. Good IT skills are required as is a willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
This post is offered on a fixed term contract of 18 months from April 2013.
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Application Information
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