Job Description
Are you passionate about preserving archival records for the benefit of current and future generations? The East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office is looking for a Conservation Assistant with experience in collections care within an archive setting.
Based at The Keep, the ESBHRO team runs a busy public service providing access to the collections we hold, caring for our collections through preventive conservation, cataloguing and answering enquiries, delivering an engagement and communications programme, digitising documents, and developing digital resources to enhance access to archives.
Responsibilities
* Deliver routine preventive conservation tasks, including using specialist equipment to clean documents, repackaging and rehousing material, checking accessions, and spot‑checking repositories for mould and pests.
* Work under the guidance of the Team Manager and collaborate with the Public Service and Building Manager, Premises Officer, ESBHRO Archivists, Public Service team, and Digital Development and Communications staff.
* Serve as the sole on‑site staff member dedicated to conservation, performing practical tasks and maintaining records of completed work.
* Implement agreed conservation plans, facilitate external conservation specialists, and regularly maintain the systems and processes used to carry out and monitor work.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role within an archival setting.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise work effectively, and take direction from the line manager.
* Effective communication skills, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for accurate record keeping.
* Manual handling of documents and containers will be required.
Benefits
The role is part‑time, with hours adaptable to suit the successful candidate and the service.
Salary
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part‑time or term‑time only.
Contact
For an informal discussion, please email Anna Goddard, Team Manager Archive Services, at anna.goddard@eastsussex.gov.uk.
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