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Location: Nottinghamshire Archives
Contract Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 09 August 2026
Overview:
Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)
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Inspire’s Nottinghamshire Archives is looking for a conservator specialising in paper, parchment, and bookbinding.
We are the record office for both Nottingham and the surrounding county. We are looking for someone with a professional qualification in conservation and plenty of practical experience. Day to day, you’ll undertake condition assessments, technical examination and conservation treatment on historical collections dating from the 12th century until today. You will provide guidance on mounting, framing, packaging and storage. You will collaborate with colleagues on exhibitions, and manage our commercial conservation service. The post is also the main contact for building maintenance and health and safety.
Interviews will be held 21st August 2026 at Nottinghamshire Archives, County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AG
Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Imeson (Heritage Service Manager) on 01159775692 or ruth.imeson@inspireculture.org.uk
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Interview Date: 21st August 2026
Closing Date: 9th August 2026
Location: The Old Library
Contract Type: Part-time
Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Overview:
Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)
**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**
The Inspire Youth Arts (IYA) team deliver a range of inclusive music, dance and digital projects for 11-25 year olds. Based at The Old Library in Mansfield, but working across Nottinghamshire, we engage over 1500 young people each year. Our programme is an exciting mix of:
- Regular weekly sessions
- One-off workshops, projects, and intensives
- Events and performance showcases
- Installations
- Mentoring, career and industry focused pathways
We create opportunities which develop young people’s creativity, confidence, employability and wellbeing. IYA places access and inclusion at the heart of all its work. You can find out more about us and our programme, here: Inspire Youth Arts | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries
We are seeking a Creative Producer to support our delivery of arts and cultural opportunities for young people. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of producers, developing our offer for young people and ensuring access to high-quality experiences. The postholder will be required to work dynamically with a range of partners, artists, stakeholders and funders. While working across several arts forms, we are seeking candidates with specialisms in music and/or dance and/or digital arts.
We are looking for individuals with experience in the cultural or creative sectors, who have a strong understanding of events programming and management. A flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork, and excellent project management and communication skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential.
Working 22.2 hours per week including some weekend and evening working, the post holders will be based at The Old Library in Mansfield, with home working supported. Working days and patterns can be negotiated, except for Tuesdays, which must be in-person at The Old Library. The ability to travel across the county by your own means is essential.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Jennifer Manderson-Smith by calling 0115 804 3822 or email jennifer.manderson-smith@inspireculture.org.uk.
For more information about working for Inspire please visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/work-for-us/
Hours: 22.2 Hours Per Week
Term: Fixed until 30th September 2027
Interview Date: 5th August 2026
Closing Date: 23rd July 2026
