Conservator (Book & Paper)

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 both preventive and remedial conservation interventions for rare books, manuscripts and archival materials in line with the Library's strategic priorities 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 and Archives 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 full-time role covering 36.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

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.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from  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 on the apply button above.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7 September 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 Thursday 25 September 2025.

Please quote reference VE46907 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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