Assistant Finds Advisor and Treasure Curator for Roman Coins - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

The British Museum has a unique opportunity for an Assistant Finds Advisor and Treasure Curator for Roman Coins. The post-holder will assist in the recording of Iron Age and Roman coins onto the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (finds.org.uk) and in the maintenance of the appropriate records.

The post-holder will also assist the National Finds Advisor with the initial assessment of hoards upon arrival at the Museum, cataloguing hoards to publication standard and packaging coins for transportation. The role will also involve assisting with the preparation of any new editions of Coin Hoards from Roman Britain and any other smaller publications.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in ancient history, archaeology, classics or a related subject, or equivalent, and will have an excellent knowledge of Roman coins. An understanding of Iron Age coins is desirable, as is experience of work in a university or museum environment.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to communicate and liaise effectively with a range of individuals, particularly colleagues in the Museum, Finds Liaison Officers across the country and finders of coin hoards and assemblages. A publication record in the field of Iron Age or Roman coins is desirable.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.8 million visitors in 2015, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participate 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
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Closing date: 7th June 2016, Midday