13/11/2024
We are hiring! Are you looking for a flexible part-time job as a book conservator in the London area? If so we are looking for you.
Book Conservator/Conservation Assistant
Codex Conservation Ltd (Independent Workshop), South East London
Do you want to work on a broad variety of books and archival material and expand your practical skills? Working alongside an accredited conservator in a small, independent workshop, you would be required to perform conservation treatments on rare books and manuscripts, and other archival material including archival drawings, modern printed materials and parchment, providing high quality professional services to museums, libraries, archives and private owners.
Pay is dependent on experience, freelance basis. This part time role is flexible, hours can be arranged to suit.
Key skills required:
• High level practical skills are essential, with excellent attention to detail.
• Post-graduate qualification in Book and Archives Conservation, or relevant professional experience within bookbinding or book and archives conservation with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience of time management and record keeping. This should include photographic documentation, condition reporting and estimating.
• Experience of a range of conservation treatments, from preservation storage, in situ repairs to binding reconstruction.
• Demonstrable experience in a variety of materials preferably including leather, paper and parchment.
• Working familiarity with the history of bookbinding structures and materials.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team. Strong communication skills are a must.
• Confident using MS Office and online project management tools.
• Permission to work in the UK.
How to apply:
Please send a few images of your work, along with your
CV and a cover letter and 2 references to [email protected]
Please write 'Book Conservator Role' in the subject line of your email.
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