Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Appointed for Scotland

Appointed for Scotland

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

Would you like to play a vital role in the Treasure Trove system in Scotland?Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a professional member and an independent member to the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel (SAFAP) which provides advice to the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (KLTR) about archaeological items discovered in Scotland, recommending whether the artefacts should be acquired for the nation, where they should be allocated and if a payment should be made to the finder.The Panel usually meets at least three times each year. Members would be expected to attend all Panel meetings either in person or remotely, and any additional meetings and events. The total commitment is around 8 days per year.

Responsibilities:

Overview of the Role

The Panel comprises a Chair and seven Panel members. The Chair, three professional and one lay/independent members are appointed by the Scottish Ministers. There are also three exofficio representatives from Historic Environment Scotland (HES), National Museums Scotland (NMS) and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) who are nominated by the CEOs/Directors of these institutions on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Members are voluntary and receive no payment for their services. Membership of SAFAP is drawn from a variety of backgrounds in the heritage and archaeology sector. Their role is to give an impartial perspective, independent of any one museum or institution.

Panel Responsibilities

The Treasure Trove system lies within the responsibilities of the Scottish Ministers and, in particular, the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development. The Panel is not an advisory or executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), but the Chair and Panel members are appointed at present by Scottish Ministers.
The Chair of SAFAP convenes meetings of the Panel and the Treasure Trove Unit refers to them any reported finds for advice. The Panel advises the KLTR on whether the Crown should exercise its right to claim a reported find, on the allocation of the find to a museum, and on any exgratia payment to be paid by the museum to the finder. The Panel operates in a wholly advisory capacity and final decisions on Scottish Treasure Trove items rest with the KLTR.

Skills/Experience Required:

There are no specific qualifications for these posts, howeveras Members of SAFAP, you will need to be able to demonstrate the personal qualities, skills and experience listed in this person specification. In providing the evidence sought, you can draw on examples from your professional or through your participation with a private, public, voluntary, charity or community organisation. It is important to note that to be considered for these positions you must, by the end of the process, meet

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of the essential criteria for the role (essential criteria can be found in the information pack and advert link below SAFAP - A Applicant pack - final version - 03_05_2023- A Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20 June (either in person in Edinburgh or online - to be confirmed). The successful applicants will be expected to take up post on Tuesday

1 August allowing time for induction before the next Panel meeting on 30 AugustFurther information on the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel can be found at the following website

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For an applicant information pack and full details please visit the dedicated Scottish Government PAT website at
**Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.