This internship is hosted by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), supported by the Trust\u2019s Bute\u00a0Memorial Fund and managed in partnership with Icon.<\/p>\n
The Bute\/Icon internship is an exceptional opportunity and offers a unique experience of caring for\u00a0collections in their context; and of project planning, management, and delivery. The intern will\u00a0work with Icon accredited NTS conservators to advise on the care and protection of historic interior\u00a0surfaces and collections and will liaise with property staff and heritage volunteers as well as other\u00a0specialist advisers within the Trust<\/p>\n
The Bute\/Icon intern will be a member of the Trust\u2019s Collections Conservation Service\u00a0www.nts.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0and will be based at the Trust\u2019s Head Office in Edinburgh. From here, they will\u00a0take part in conservation projects and activities throughout the Trust according to a mutually agreed\u00a0workplan, drawn up to make the most of the learning opportunities on offer. Overnight stays in\u00a0various parts of Scotland should be anticipated, and will be funded separately by the Trust. A full\u00a0driving licence and vehicle are therefore desirable.<\/p>\n 12 months Internship, October 2014 \u2013 September 2015.
\nLocation: Head Office, Hermiston Quay, Edinburgh EH11 4DF.\u00a0Supervisor: Ylva Dahnsj\u0151, ACR, Head of Collections Conservation.
\nEducational Stipend: \u00a316,000, plus dedicated study visit fund.
\nClosing date: 30 June 2014.<\/p>\n