JOB DESCRIPTION
STAINED GLASS CONSERVATOR
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Stained Glass Conservator reports directly to the Head of Stained Glass Studios, or in his /
her absence and for day to day matters to the Senior Conservator and Assistant to the
Head of Stained Glass Studios.
PURPOSE
Using his/her knowledge of glass conservation, assist the Studio in providing a full conservation
service to the Cathedral and other clients.
PRINCIPAL TASKS
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Carry out all areas of conservation work as directed, following the rules of the Studio.
Design and manufacture new stained glass windows when required.
Carry out research and write reports when required.
Assist with all tasks associated with other work of the Studio, e.g. dismantling, glazing
cementing
When necessary assist with on site work, which may include overnight accommodation away
from Canterbury.
The position holder should expect to work in dusty, dirty, cold and wet conditions, however
appropriate protective clothing will be provided.
Have a flexible approach to working times
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people who may be
affected by what you do or do not do at work.
Use all equipment in accordance with your training and instructions and report to your
Manager any defects in plant, equipment or premises that could present a risk to health and
safety.
Attend training sessions as and when required.
As an Employee of the Dean and Chapter to fully endorse, understand and exercise the roles and
responsibilities contained within the Dean and Chapter’s Health and Safety policy which is set out
in the Staff Handbook.
Carry out any reasonable task that may be required by the Dean and Chapter.
HOURS
A minimum of 39.00 hours per week (excluding breaks) normally 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs Monday to
Thursday, Friday 08.00hrs to 16.00hrs with a daily lunch break of no longer than an hour. The
position holder should be flexible in their approach to hours as they may change at short notice
depending upon operational requirements. The Stained Glass Department operate a flexitime
arrangement using manual timesheets. The core working hours are from 09.00 to 16.00 Monday
to Friday, you should ensure that your worked hours do not exceed 10 each day and total 39 each
week. Banking hours are only possible within a current week, you are not permitted to carry
forward banked hours.
Stained Glass Conservator
Oct 2011
SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EQUIVALENT OF 39.00 HOURS
Grade
Duration
Salary
Pension
Life Assurance
Holiday
5
This contract is for a fixed term of 12 months.
£ 20,172 and £ 25,436 per annum.
The Dean and Chapter contribute 7½ % of salary into a Stakeholder
Pension Scheme
Staff in the pension scheme are insured against death in service 2 x annual
salary.
Based on 39.00 hours per week, the annual entitlement is 20 days
(156 hours) plus 8 public holidays (62.50 hours) and 2 Dean and Chapter
Days (15.50 hours).
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
A satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau will be required upon employment.
This position is exempt from the provision of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The grounds
on which it is exempt are that in the normal course of your duties you will have access to persons
under the age of 18, and that your normal duties will be carried out wholly or partly on the same
premises where the provision of training to persons under 18 takes place. Applicants are
therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are
“spent”. The CRB Code of Practice is available on request, alternatively you can obtain it from the
CRB website www.direct.gov.uk.
To ensure that you have no medical condition that can be caused by or made worse by the work
you do, upon appointment the post holder will be required to complete a medical questionnaire to
confirm that the applicant is sufficiently fit enough to fulfil the requirements of the position and to
work at height and if thought necessary attend a medical by our Occupational Health Service
Provider.
Updated October 2011
This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know their principal duties. It may be
amended from time to time in consultation with you, by, or on behalf of, the Head of the
Department, without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grading of the post.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A Dean and Chapter application form should be submitted to:
Human Resources Department
Cathedral House
The Precincts
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2EH
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Thursday 10th November 2011
Stained Glass Conservator
Oct 2011
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
The personal specification below indicates the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
required to undertake the role effectively.
Essential
Desirable
Professional qualifications:
Accredited Conservator – Restorer with the Institute of
Conservation (ICON)
Academic qualifications:
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BTEC Higher National Diploma in design architectural
stained glass or equivalent
Experience:
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Accomplished Stained Glass Conservator able to carry
out all facets of the craft including designing new
windows, setting out, painting, glazing, leading up, record
keeping and conservation.
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Experience in work on historic buildings
Knowledge:
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Up to date with construction site Health and Safety
especially COSHH
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Understanding of and sympathy with the aims and
purposes of the Cathedral, its mission and ministry.
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Full clean driving licence and ability to drive the large
studio van (Citroen Relay).
Memberships:
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Member of the Institute of Conservation
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Member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters
Personal attributes:
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Able to work as part of a team and accept responsibility
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Self motivating and able to work both independently and
collaboratively with internal and external contacts and
colleagues.
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Sufficiently fit and active enough to fulfil the requirements
of the position which involve working with lead and
working from height.
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Satisfactory blood lead level results
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Able to work flexible and extended hours when
necessary
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Able to work at other sites away from Canterbury
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Stained Glass Conservator
Oct 2011