Project Curator: Iron Age and Roman Coin Finds

The British Museum; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned museum in Camden Town seeks an individual for the role focused on the accuracy of Iron Age and Roman coin data. The successful candidate will assist in training and have a strong background in history or archaeology, especially with coins. Flexible working arrangements are available, with on-site presence required three days per week.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Membership of the civil service pension scheme

Free entry to a range of museums

Wide range of training opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree-level or equivalent in history, archaeology, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in documenting and cataloguing coin finds within a museum or archaeological setting.
• Some management experience and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of Iron Age and Roman coins recorded.
• Assist in the delivery of training to identify and record coin finds.
• Support research and publication projects on coin finds data.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Iron Age coins

Experience documenting coin finds

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in history, archaeology or similar

Job description

Job Overview

The main roles of the postholder will be to ensure the consistency and accuracy of Iron Age and Roman coin data recorded by the Scheme's network of locally based Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs), assisting in the delivery of training of FLOs. Additionally, they will support the Curator: Iron Age and Roman Coin Finds in research and publication of coin finds data from England and Wales. This data is transforming our knowledge of Iron Age and Roman Britain and we are keen that this postholder helps drive that work going forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of Iron Age and Roman coins recorded onto the PAS database (finds.org.uk/database).
• Assist in the delivery of training to identify and record coin finds.
• Support research and publication projects on coin finds data.
• Support the Money and Medals hoards team cataloging larger coin assemblages.
• Work as a team member with colleagues within and beyond the department, and support the general day‑to‑day running of the department, including answering enquiries from the public.
• Act as an advocate for the Museum and Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Working Conditions & Flexibility

We offer flexible working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. Typically we see this role as working on site for at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants are educated to degree‑level or equivalent in history, archaeology, or a similar discipline. You should also have an excellent knowledge of Iron Age and (particularly) Roman coins, and experience documenting and cataloguing coin finds within a museum or archaeological setting. Experience working in a museum environment or with the Portable Antiquities Scheme is desirable. Some experience of management issues (people, projects, budgets) and a record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals are advantageous.

About the British Museum

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world‑famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton‑Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days and additional bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service pension scheme (find out here exactly what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions all over the world.
• Participation 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.
• Interest‑free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans.
• Wide range of training and professional and personal development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives and family‑friendly leave.
• Subsidised staff canteen and discounts on gift shop purchases.

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