Conservator (Book & Paper) (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for the post of Conservator (Book and Paper) at Cambridge University Library. 

The Conservator (Book and Paper) supports business as usual in the Conservation Department by assisting with core activities including exhibitions, loans, and digitisation. 

You will work closely with other members of the Conservation team to facilitate the preservation of the Library's diverse collections. This will include supporting the safe digitisation of medieval manuscript fragments from the Cairo Genizah collections, and treatments identified by the Conservation Helpdesk. 

You will have good attention to detail and a high standard of practical skills using both preventive and interventive conservation measures, in keeping with professional and ethical standards of best practice. Your work contributes to the overall good stewardship of Cambridge University Libraries collections and helps to ensure that the Library is at the forefront of current thinking and best practice in the Conservation of cultural heritage. 

This is a part time role covering 18.25 hours per week, or FTE 0.5, with the working pattern to be discussed. There is flexibility in the days of the week; the exact pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate. 

We strongly encourage those who are preparing applications to ensure that you provide information about how your experience and skills match each of the essential criteria listed in the Further Information document. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. 

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. 

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 February 2025. 

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Kristine Rose-Beers, Head of Conservation and Heritage, krs25@cam.ac.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 25 February 2025 

Please quote reference VE44649 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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