Finds Liaison Officer Somerset & Dorset
This job is no longer available, it expired on the Friday 22nd April 2005
Salary: £ 20,295
Salary up to £20,295 per annum
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary scheme to record archaeological objects found by the public, including metal detector users, to advance archaeological knowledge and to increase opportunities for active public involvement in archaeology. This data is published on http://www.finds.org.uk and is made available to the relevant Historic and Environmental Record. This position is funded in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Museums Libraries and Archives Council, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Somerset and Dorset County Councils.
The postholder will work closely with the Senior Finds Liaison Officer, Senior Archaeologist (Dorset County Council), Head of Museum Services (Somerset County Council) and the Head and Deputy Head of Portable Antiquities.
The successful candidate will have 2 years experience in a relevant professional specialism with an honours degree (or equivalent, with extensive work experience). You will:
- make contact with members of the public including metal-detector users;
- attend club meetings;
- explain the aims of the Scheme and the Treasure Act through giving talks;
- and record finds on the Scheme's database.
This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. Application forms and further details are available from Fran Pym or Carole Price. Somerset County Museum, Taunton TA1 4AA. Tel: 01823 320200.
Closing date: 22th April 2005 Interview date: 11 or 12th May 2005 Contract ends 2008
Advert went live on: Thursday 1st January 1970
Advert archived on: Friday 22nd April 2005
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