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
- Support Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs) as part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) in the identification and recording of Iron Age and Roman coins.
- Assist in the delivery of training to FLOs, their assistants (FLAs), interns and volunteers in identifying and recording these coins.
- Ensure the accuracy and consistency of Iron Age and Roman coin records on the PAS database (finds.org.uk/database) by editing as necessary.
- Assist BM staff in M&M as appropriate and within reason with the identification of larger coin assemblages (hoards) recorded by the British Museum under the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
About you
The successful candidate will possess a first degree in ancient history, archaeology, classics, a related subject, or equivalent. As a highly technical role, 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.
Working with a variety of stakeholders, excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential to successfully carry out the duties of the role. A publication record in the field of Roman or Iron Age coinage is not essential but would be beneficial.
About 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 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 (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organization. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
