Finds Liaison Assistants (Fixed Term) Birmingham, England
Job description
Finds Liaison Assistants:
Contract:
1 position is full time (FLA for Worcestershire and Warwickshire)
1 position is part-time (Treasure FLA),
Both roles are fixed term until March 2024
Salary: £21,480 per annum (Full Time) / £17,184 per annum (Part Time - 29.6 hours)
We are currently recruiting for two Finds Liaison Assistants (FLA) working as part of the West Midlands Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Working alongside the Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs) who cover the West Midlands region one of the successful candidates will be based at Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle and one will be based at the Museum Collections Centre, Birmingham. You will also have the opportunity to work across a range of other sites, as well as the option to work from home for part of the week.
You will be working to support the FLOs in their daily tasks, build upon experience in small finds identification and recording, and have the opportunity to support outreach activities, talks and presentations.
The FLA located at the Museum Collections Centre in Birmingham will be focussing specifically on the identification and processing of Treasure cases.
The Finds Liaison Assistant role is full time working Monday to Friday with the possibility of occasional weekend working; and the Treasure Finds Liaison Assistant role is part time (29.6 hours per week)
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Please read the job descriptions for more information about the main duties and the criteria you need to fulfil in order to apply. Please state your preference for Finds Liaison Assistant or Treasure Finds Liaison Assistant.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the roles, or would like to visit the areas of work please email [email protected] or call 07727102453.
If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply! You must ensure all parts of the application from are completed in full (including all your previous employment history). You will need to explain in your supporting statement why you believe you are a suitable candidate and what relevant qualities and experience that you would bring to these roles if appointed (CV's are not accepted). However, if you have any additional access needs please do get in touch with the recruitment team ([email protected]) and we will endeavour to support you with alternative application processes.
Interviews will likely be taking place week commencing 3rd April 2023. In advance of the interview you will receive a copy of the interview questions to prepare and you will have an opportunity to express any reasonable adjustments you might need.
We are an inclusive employer and recruit on the basis of ability, we are keen to hear from any applicants who feel suitably experienced.
All offers of employment are subject to right to work checks and references.
Closing date for applications is 27th March 2023
