Finds Liason Officer
Finds Liason Officer
| Directorate: | Development |
|---|---|
| Job Reference Number: | DC31J |
| Salary range: | £15000 to £24999 |
| Salary: | £18,453 - £23,708 |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term |
| Job Hours: | 36.5 hours per week |
| Period of Contract: | Fixed Term until 31st March 2011 |
| Closing Date: | 06 August 2010 |
| Criminal Records Bureau: | No |
| Criminal Records Bureau Text: | null |
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square
We are looking for a conscientious, well organised and outgoing person to take on the role of Finds Liaison Officer for West Midlands and Staffordshire.
You will have a degree in archaeology or a related discipline, or considerable relevant experience and specialist knowledge of finds recording.
You will have a flair for communicating the importance of archaeological heritage to people from different backgrounds.
As Finds Liaison Officer you will make contact with members of the public including metal detector users, explain the aims of the Scheme and the Treasure Act to professionals and the public, and identify, research and record finds on the Scheme database.
A full driving licence and your own transport are required.
For informal enquiries please contact Angie Bolton (Warwickshire/Worcestershire Finds Liaison Officer) at Orchard House, Farrier St. Worcester, WR1 3BB; abolton@worcester.gov.uk; 01905 721130 or Phil Watson (Head of Collections Management), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH; phil_watson@birmingham.gov.uk; 0121 303 4633.
Please refer to the job descriptions and person specification for more information on this vacancy.
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