Finds Liaison Officer (Portable Antiquities Scheme), National Museums Liverpool

Reporting to the Lead Curator (Archaeology), you will play a key role within the Museum of Liverpool's Curatorial team, leading the delivery of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme across Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Through this work, you'll help ensure that archaeological finds discovered by members of the public are properly recorded, understood and shared, contributing to our collective understanding of the region's past.

You'll be responsible for the local operation of the scheme, ensuring finds are accurately identified and recorded on the national Portable Antiquities Scheme database and supporting the effective management of Treasure cases in line with the Treasure Act 1996. Working closely with colleagues, partners and local communities, you'll actively promote legal and responsible metal detecting and help build positive relationships between the public, museums and the heritage sector.

We're looking for someone with strong knowledge of archaeology and finds identification, who is confident engaging with a wide range of audiences. You'll communicate your expertise clearly and accessibly by meeting with finders, collaborating with local museums and heritage groups, and representing the scheme at events and Finds Days held across the region.

In this role, you'll also have line management responsibility for the Finds Liaison Assistant, as well as supporting interns, placements and volunteers, helping to develop skills, knowledge and confidence within the team.

This post is delivered in partnership with the British Museum and offers a rewarding opportunity to combine specialist archaeological expertise with public engagement, collaboration and leadership - supporting responsible discovery and creating meaningful connections between people and the past.