Job Description
Project Archaeologist
London (with regular travel to the other sites)
The Organisation
Our client manages green spaces across London.
They are now looking for a Project Archaeologist to join them on a full-time basis, for a three year fixed-term contract. They will also consider part-time hours/job shares.
The Benefits
- Salary of £38,000 - £41,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced field archaeologist to join our client's dedicated and nationally significant organisation.
You'll have the chance to safeguard and reveal hidden heritage within beautiful and historic spaces that are woven into the cultural and environmental fabric of the country, preserving their stories for future generations.
What's more, you'll benefit from a supportive and forward-thinking working environment alongside a generous benefits package that recognises the value of specialist expertise.
So, if you're ready to bring your archaeological experience to a project that will shape heritage understanding for years to come, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Project Archaeologist, you will lead the archaeological vision and project management for a grant-supported heritage project across multiple sites in London.
Providing professional archaeological direction throughout the project, you will oversee surveys of historic underground structures, analyse their condition and finalise reports to inform second-phase hydrological work.
You will also liaise closely with the Works team to guide structural interventions and conservation methods, while providing regular reporting to Project Boards and overseeing delivery in line with requirements.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop and deliver a three-year programme of community digs
- Line manage a direct report
- Lead on-site volunteer co-ordination
- Procure specialist surveying services
- Manage specialist procurement and engagement with statutory bodies
- Deliver presentations, tours and talks to external organisations to raise awareness of the project and its funding
About You
To be considered as a Project Archaeologist, you will need:
- Experience in field archaeological methods and practice, ideally to at least site supervisor level
- Experience working with colleagues and the public to improve and enhance their understanding of the heritage and archaeology of a site
- Experience of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Historic Environment Record (HER)
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing direct reports
- A degree or equivalent in archaeology, or a similar subject with a substantial archaeological element in the syllabus (e.g. landscape archaeology), or equivalent experience
Other organisations may call this role Archaeologist, Archaeology Project Manager, Senior Archaeologist, Heritage Project Manager, Heritage Project Archaeologist, Conservation Archaeologist, or Archaeological Site Manager.
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Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Archaeologist, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
