Treasure Registrar – Full-time

Details

Location: London

Category: Registrar

Salary: Up to £29,642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, Exhibitions

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 41 hours per week (hybrid – at least 2 days per week on site in Bloomsbury, London)

Application deadline: 12 June 2026

Job Summary

The Treasure Registrar plays a key role in supporting the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will focus on the early stages of the Treasure process, ensuring cases are accurately recorded, tracked, and progressed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Registering and maintaining accurate records of Treasure finds, including daily updates to databases and case files.
• Liaising with Finds Liaison Officers, curators, archaeologists, and coroners to gather information and progress cases.
• Monitoring and chasing progress on reports and ensuring cases move through the Treasure process in a timely manner.
• Managing correspondence with finders, landowners, and other stakeholders, including responding to enquiries via email, phone, and post.
• Supporting coroners by ensuring they are informed and appropriately advised under the Treasure Act.
• Assisting with the preparation and administration of Treasure Valuation Committee meetings.
• Facilitating the movement, storage, and access to Treasure items within the Museum.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the wider Treasure team and supporting departmental activities as required.

About You

• Organised and detail‑oriented administrator with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex information and maintain accurate records while balancing competing priorities.
• Comfortable working with databases and digital systems.
• Proactive in communication, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders (internal colleagues, museum professionals, archaeologists, coroners, and members of the public).
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in British archaeology or heritage, and familiarity with types of artefacts considered Treasure is advantageous.

Benefits

• Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years).
• Discounts at on‑site catering, museum shops and local Bloomsbury partners.
• Social and wellbeing perks including staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.
• Peer support and allyship with five diversity networks.
• Learning and development through courses, mentoring and Athena and support for professional qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for counselling and wellbeing support.
• Eyecare vouchers for VDU tests and contributions toward glasses.
• Enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Support for carers through Employers for Carers.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme with secure, inflation‑linked defined benefit.
• Interest‑free loans including season ticket, rental deposit and bicycle loans.

Additional Details

• This role does not offer sponsorship.

Security Screening

Adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre‑employment screening of Civil Servants.

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