Finds Liaison Officer

Over the last few years, Cornwall Heritage Trust has been working on a project to make the organisation more resilient and financially sustainable ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2025. The charity is undergoing a period of transformation and growth and is delighted to be able to work with the British Museum (through the Portable Antiquities Scheme) and Cornwall Council to offer the role of Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) 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.

The successful applicant will join our friendly team and be based at our offices at Krowji in Redruth. The role involves liaison with the public across Cornwall to offer advice to people who have found archaeological objects and advise them on best practice; undertake outreach events to raise awareness of the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the legal requirements associated with finds; identify, research and record finds on the PAS database; and work closely with museums and heritage organisations throughout Cornwall.

It is anticipated that you will have a degree in archaeology or a related discipline, or considerable relevant experience and specialist knowledge of finds recording on the PAS database. You must have a flexible approach and be willing to work outside normal office hours e.g. to attend meetings or events. You will need to be able to work independently and be very organised: capable of managing your own time and workload. Excellent presentation skills and the ability to engage with the public are essential and you will need to have a full clean driving license and access to your own vehicle; reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

This role is funded by the British Museum in partnership with Cornwall Council.

How to Apply

A recruitment pack and application form can be downloaded from the Cornwall Heritage Trust website and should be completed with consideration to the role specifications detailed in the recruitment pack.  Scroll down to the FLO vacancy

The completed form should be emailed to Cathy Woolcock on info@cornwallheritagetrust.org by midday on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The email should be entitled “Application for Finds Liaison Officer vacancy” and may be accompanied by a CV and covering letter but please note that the application form is the key document. Applications made without our application form will be disregarded.