Finds Liaison Project Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/05/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/06/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 2 £22,737 to £23,114 per annum
Employment Location:
Green Lane Offices, Spennymoor (hybrid working options available)
Further Information
We have a new opportunity for a Finds Liaison Project Assistant for a period of 9 months.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will work alongside and assist the existing Finds Liaison Officers to advance understanding of the historic environment in the Northeast of England, working in both the Durham (County Hall) and Newcastle (Great North Museum) offices, by encouraging participation in the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), identifying and recording archaeological objects found by members of the public and making the results accessible to all.
You will undertake work on a specific project in each office:
- a Durham based Project related to the recording of a Roman pottery assemblage and dissemination of subsequent data;
- a Newcastle based project relating to the recording of an assemblage of artefacts from a Northumberland estate, and dissemination of subsequent data.
We encourage you to contact Ben Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer via email at benjamin.westwood@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will have a Degree qualification, or equivalent in Archaeology or related discipline or have substantial relevant experience
You should have experience of archaeological artefact identification or of working within an archaeological/heritage organisation with an emphasis on finds recording and processing.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 18 June 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.