Vaults & Conservation Technician

British Film Institute

Gaydon

Salary: £31,236 - £33,135

The British Film Institute is looking for a new Vaults & Conservation Technician, responsible for inspecting film materials and retrieving, transporting and re-filing the film, video, digital and other assets forming the collections stored at Gaydon.
Role details:
  • Full Time (41hrs per week)
  • Permanent
Role responsibilities:
  • To handle and examine film materials for the purposes of identification and inspection, working to standards appropriate to a national archive
  • To update the collections management system records with technical information, so that the condition and location data of materials is accurate and up to date, whilst adhering to minimum cataloguing standards at all times 
  • To log and notify where collections care issues are identified and contribute towards diagnosis of conservation needs 
  • To undertake examination of outgoing nitrate film reels and action any care requirements as appropriate
Role requirements:
  • Relevant qualification or experience of working with archive materials, in particular with film
  • Will possess or have the capacity to acquire a good knowledge of the issues relating to the conservation and preservation of a range of archival materials and past archival and production practices and techniques 
  • Will possess or have the capacity to acquire a good understanding of the chemical processes involved in the manufacture and decay of motion picture film 
  • Ability to drive and load/unload vans moving heavy weights on a regular basis. 

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description (via the BFI’s job portal). 

How to apply:

Apply via the BFI’s job portal (search for Vaults & Conservation Technician)

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 07 October 2024 

First interviews will be held on Thursday 17 October 2024

The closing date for this position is 07/10/2024 at 23:59

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