Film Conservator, Film Ops & Preservation (Part-time)

British Film Institute (BFI); Dacorum; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Tickets to BFI festivals and events

Excellent support for working parents

Job summary

A cultural charity in the UK seeks a part-time Film Conservator to join their National Film Archive team in Berkhamsted. Responsibilities include the inspection, repair, and documentation of film collections while maintaining high conservation standards. Applicants should have strong film handling skills and a background in archival practices. Benefits include generous annual leave, support for working parents, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience with developing first rate film handling and working with film collection materials.
• Understanding the relationship between film elements and their physical characteristics.
• Experienced in conveying technical insights through documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preparation, repair, documentation of film collections.
• Produce consistent conservation documentation to agreed standards.
• Update relationships between collections records in Axiell systems.

Skills

Film handling skills

Knowledge of archival practices

Experience with conservation treatments

Technical documentation skills

Tools

Axiell Collections

Axiell Move

Job description

A cultural charity in the UK seeks a part-time Film Conservator to join their National Film Archive team in Berkhamsted. Responsibilities include the inspection, repair, and documentation of film collections while maintaining high conservation standards. Applicants should have strong film handling skills and a background in archival practices. Benefits include generous annual leave, support for working parents, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.