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Join the British Museum and contribute to preserving history as an Assistant Finds Adviser for Iron Age & Roman Coins
Overview
Salary £28868
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The British Museum, with its esteemed history dating back to 1753, houses a world-renowned collection that chronicles over two million years of human history. As a leading cultural institution, the museum showcases iconic artifacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies, offering an unparalleled opportunity for engagement with the past.
- Role Summary:
- Support the National Finds Adviser for Iron Age & Roman Coins within the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS).
- Assist with the identification and recording of Iron Age and Roman coin finds.
- Deliver training to Finds Liaison Officers, their assistants, interns, and volunteers.
- Maintain the accuracy and consistency of coin records on the PAS database.
- Role Requirements:
- A first degree in ancient history, archaeology, classics, or a related subject, or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of Roman coinage and some understanding of Iron Age coinage.
- Experience in a university or museum environment is desirable.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Benefits:
- Generous annual leave and privilege days plus bank holidays.
- Membership in the civil service pension scheme.
- Free entry to various museums and exhibitions.
- Exclusive participation in Museum activities.
- Interest-free loans for travel and housing.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
- Application Process Details:
- Deadline: 12pm (midday) on 06 May 2024.
- For more information, refer to the job description.
- Contact bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org for support with your application.
The organisation - The British Museum Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The role - Assistant Finds Adviser for Iron Age & Roman Coins In this exciting new position, the post-holder will play a vital role in supporting the National Finds Adviser for Iron Age & Roman Coins with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). This will involve a wide variety of responsibilities within and in support of the PAS nationally. Key areas of responsibility include supporting Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs) as part of the PAS in the identification and recording of Iron Age and Roman coins, assisting in the delivery of training to FLOs, their assistants (FLAs), interns and volunteers in identifying and recording these coins, and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of Iron Age and Roman coin records on the PAS database (finds.org.uk/database) by editing as necessary.
Job requirements The successful candidate will possess a first degree in ancient history, archaeology, classics, a related subject, or equivalent. Excellent prior knowledge of Roman coinage is essential, with some understanding of Iron Age coinage and experience of work in a university or museum environment desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Benefits The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, employee assistance programme, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Applications details Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 06 May 2024. For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
