The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) based locally with Ludlow Library & Museum Resource Centre in the heart of Ludlow is currently looking for a Finds Recording Assistant. This new temporary post is made available thorough the Headley Trust Internship Scheme.

We are looking for someone with a genuine enthusiasm for archaeology and archaeological artefacts. A flexible outlook, good communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines is required.

You will be providing direct support to three Finds Liaison Officers, based in the West Midlands, helping identify and record archaeological objects found by members of the public. Experience working with internet databases, digital photography, digital image manipulation programmes and word processing programmes is essential. An understanding of the Treasure Act (1996) is also desirable, along with background knowledge of British Archaeology / History and the issues relating to metal-detecting and archaeology. You will also be required to assist with some of the general enquiries received locally by the PAS.

Previous experience of work in museums or archaeological units would be an advantage, as would a familiarity with information technology and education. If you do not have the formal qualifications specified, but can demonstrate skills of an equivalent standard, we would still be interested in your application.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact; Peter Reavill on (01584) 813641 or Duncan Slarke on 0121 303 4636.

The person specification and job specification for this vacancy are attached to this page. You can apply for this job by completing the online application form, or by printing and posting the printed form attached to this page.

Alternatively you can request a job pack and application form (please note this is the same information that is on this page) from the Shropshire Recruitment Team on 0345 6789012, email srt.requestjobpack@shropshire.gov.uk.

If you have a specific enquiry about this vacancy please contact the Shropshire Recruitment Team on 0345 6789012, email srt.helpdesk@shropshire.gov.uk.

Please remember to include your postal address when requesting a recruitment pack, as we are currently unable to e-mail the pack to you.

Relationship to any Member of the Council or Senior Officer must be disclosed. Canvassing will disqualify.