Book Conservator Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a book conservation background aspiring to work with historical collections within a dynamic and supportive environment. The post holder will deliver conservation/preservation treatments for the University’s rare/unique collections of rare books, bound manuscripts and archive materials whist ensuring conservation standards are met. The post holder will work in close collaboration with Heritage Collections colleagues as part of the Conservation & Collections Management team.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Either a degree in a relevant subject (e.g. book conservation) , a degree in a non-related subject and a postgraduate qualification, or comprehensive experience in book conservation
- Comprehensive knowledge of conservation working practices and procedures with a focus on book conservation ; thorough understanding of current professional best practice
- Accuracy and attention to detail within a methodical approach to planning and execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with analytical thinking, particularly in relation to disseminating findings and recommendations
- Self-motivation, good time-management; use of initiative and own judgement, tact, persuasiveness and assertiveness
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 14th of August 2023.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held on the 24th of August 2023.
This post is being advertised concurrently with the Conservator (UCF Insurance Claim Project) (7373) role. Candidates wishing to be considered for both roles should submit an application to each post separately. If shortlisted, they may be invited to one interview to be considered for either role
For more information, please contact Dr Jonathan Santa Maria Bouquet at [email protected].
