Head of the Conservation Unit (EG 11 TV-L) (m/f/d)

... is a modern research and state library with valuable historical collections, an extensive range of tasks and a dedicated team of approx. 120 employees and around 12,000 library users. GWLB is available to all people for a lively exchange, it is a place for learning and research, and open to all those who want to learn and develop. In the context of culture and science, with partners from research, study and teaching, we offer you an attractive workplace in the middle of Hanover.

At the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library - Niedersächsische Landesbibliothek (GWLB), the following point is to be occupied at the staff office:

Senior Consultant (m/w/d) (EG 11 TV-L)

Call No. VK 11/26 Working time 39.8 hours (full-time; the job is full time) Type of employment unlimited Application deadline 11.10.2026

Head of the Stock Office and a motivated and efficient team of 5 persons in bookbinding and restoration workshop Conducting difficult conservation/restoration measures on manuscripts and old prints and testing new procedures Further development of the conservation concept and preventive conservation of collections (IPM) update and further development of the emergency plan and emergency management Implementation of third-party funded restoration and conservation projects Budget responsibility and procurement for restoration services Consultation and evaluation of collections for use and digitization Conservatory care of exhibitions (presentation, construction) and creation of state logs of objects in loan traffic Training management for relevant mandatory internships Planning and implementation of training measures in the field of old stock use

completed university studies in conservation and restoration (Bachelor or equivalent degree) with proven book binder knowledge or completed vocational training as book binder with the exam as book binder master many years of professional experience leadership experience is desirable; However, the willingness to acquire them through further education and training is assumed independent and structured operation Readiness for responsibility Communication competence Creativity, rapid understanding and curiosity on new methods of conservation very good knowledge of German language in word and writing

a versatile and responsible activity at a safe workplace in the public service of the country of Lower Saxony longer period of incorporation by the current holder 30 days of recreational leave per year, an annual special payment and an additional pension scheme via the VBL systematic and individual incorporation by experienced colleagues Support in your professional and personal development through targeted continuing and continuing training offers flexible working hours with the possibility of working in the home office an attractive working location in the central location of the state capital, within walking distance to the city centre and the Maschsee easy access by public transport and free parking for employees