Specialist Technician (L&T) Conservation

The opportunity

To provide professional technical expertise, guidance and advice in the conservation studios and lab and to contribute to the delivery of academic learning activities within Camberwell College of the Arts.

To provide support for student learning, informal and formal training and instruction, and the development of proficiency with specialist techniques, methods and technology related to the use of conservation processes.

To manage the efficient running of the studios and manage the system of incoming and outgoing loans of all cultural heritage material.

About you

You’ll have a degree with a specialist knowledge in paper including a knowledge of material science. You’ll have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing conservation.

You’ll have experience in working with a range of conservation processes including scientific processes. You’ll be confident in working with students to communicate these processes effectively.

You’ll have excellent time management, communication skills and technical knowledge to enable the efficient running of the studios ensuring that health and safety compliance is met.

If you have any queries about this role that are not covered in the available documentation, please contact Mazin Saleem, Staffing Administrator, email jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

Interview will take place 16th December 2016

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, conservation, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. 

Camberwell College of Arts is a prestigious establishment with a track record of teaching conservation. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future conservators, and impact on the future of the conservation profession.