Finds Liaison Officer

Role Responsibility

Fixed Term Full Time - 1 year

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join the Heritage Conservation group at Kent County Council to help record and protect the rich and varied historic environment of Kent. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Kent, funded by DCMS and delivered in partnership with the British Museum. 

The work will involve recording new finds made by members of the public and metal detectorists. The successful candidate will respond to enquiries from members of the public, attend finds recording “surgeries” and meetings of metal detecting clubs, coordinate Treasure cases, undertake relevant research projects and small-scale archaeological excavations, if appropriate, and liaise with archaeologists, museum curators and other professionals. 

You will have a degree in archaeology, or a related subject, or equivalent relevant expertise. Familiarity with artefact identification and recording, good organisational skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, a disciplined approach to work and good written English are also required, together with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. An ability to undertake object photography and photo editing and to work with computerised databases will also be required. 

Interviews are expected to take place in Maidstone on Monday 8th September 2025.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, please contact:

Lis Dyson, Heritage Conservation Manager, lis.dyson@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.