National Finds Adviser (PAS) for Iron Age & Roman Coins

The British Museum is excited to announce recruitment for a Finds Adviser for Iron Age and Roman Coins. The postholder will work as part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) - a project to record archaeological finds made by the public to advance knowledge - but will be based in the British Museum's department of Money & Medals. The PAS has recorded over 1.8 million finds, many of which are Iron Age and Roman coins (see finds.org.uk). The main roles of the postholder will be to provide training for the Scheme's network of locally based Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs) and others on identifying and recording Iron Age and Roman coins, to help FLOs and other PAS staff in that work, ensure the robustness of the data recorded on the PAS database, and contribute to academic and popular publications to highlight the value of PAS data. This data is transforming our knowledge of Iron Age and Roman Britain and we are keen that this postholder helps drive that work going forward. Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of Iron Age and (particularly) Roman coins and have a publication record to suit. Key areas of responsibility:

• Develop and deliver training for Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs)
• Provide advice on identifying and recording Iron Age and Roman coins to FLOs and others
• Ensure records added to the PAS database are accurate and consistent, feeding modifications back to recorders
• Assist with developing resources for the PAS website/database
• Contribute to popular and academic publications on Iron Age and Roman coins
• Participate in lectures, conferences and other public events, to relay information about PAS data
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 a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

Learning National Partnerships Full-time; 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break) Permanent £35,165 per annum, You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery. 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
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