archaeological project officers

Archaeology Warwickshire need an archaeological project officer. We have been providing commercial archaeology and heritage services since the 1980s and we are proud of our focus on a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to enabling people to develop as archaeologists and flourish. We offer extensive training and CPD opportunities and we have a well-proven internal promotion process that rewards upskilling and increased responsibility. We invest in the latest equipment and we encourage all staff to specialise in their fields of interest. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic archaeologist to join us to deliver an exciting range of commercial projects. We want someone who can take a project from inception to publication and who is unafraid of asking for advice and who will use initiative to problem solve. Our archaeological project officers support junior staff, are helpful and proactive mentors and will champion their teams well-being on site.

• Working collaboratively, DBA writing; overseeing the safe removal and storage of overburden; developing strategies to excavate a wide variety of site types, periods and geologies in accordance with an approved WSI; the understanding of context formation processes, stratigraphy and matrix compilation; clear and concise report writing and a fundamental interest in discussive synthesis.
• Degree or post-graduate qualification in archaeology or related discipline.
• Experience of working on a wide range of archaeological projects and site types.
• A working knowledge of GPS and GIS (and possibly even total stations and photogrammetry).
• A current UK driving licence and unequivocal willingness and competency to drive for business needs (including driving our vehicles).
• Membership (ACIfA or MCIfA) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists or commitment to join.
• A health and safety qualification or commitment to train for one., The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
  
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This is a full time and permanent position with outstanding benefits in a long established CIfA Registered Organisation with outstanding job security in a thriving local authority unit., Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.