Kent Finds Liaison Officer Job Alert

Kent County Council are recruiting a new Finds Liaison Officer for Kent. The role, based at KCC offices in Maidstone is part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

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. 

The application closes on the 1st September, with interviews 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