Project Officers - KEMBLE

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - Perm

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

£37,021 - £39,718

PROJECT OFFICERS

Kemble

Salary - £37,021 - £39,718

PERMANENT CONTRACTS

Subject to successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

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What we offer

A starting salary well above the CIfA minimum,

Project Supervisors - £32,977 - £35,665 (Dependent on Experience)
Project Officer - £37,021 - £39,718 (Dependent on Experience)
Senior Project Officers - £41,075 - £43,792 (Dependent on Experience)

A highly competitive benefits package including:

Defined Pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
31 days leave (including Bank Holidays) – increasing with length of service
Good quality accommodation, and subsistence payments for all away projects
Paid CIfA membership subscription
Employee Assistance Programme
Personal protective equipment will be issued for the duration of employment.

How to apply

To submit an application and cover letter please visit our recruitment page where you will also find full job descriptions for each role. https://cotswoldarchaeology.bamboohr.com/careers

Richard Greatorex – Principal Fieldwork Manager – Andover (07703 684031)

Steve Sheldon, Principal Fieldwork Manager – Kemble (07711 849780)

Adrian Scruby, Principal Fieldwork Manager – Milton Keynes (07718 485229)

Stuart Boulter, Principal Fieldwork Manager - Needham Market (07885 223524)

careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk

Job Description

Role: Project Officer

Pay Scale: 17-19

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Kemble

Report to: Senior Project Officer

Responsible for : Project Supervisors, Archaeologists and Trainees

Purpose of role

To lead the archaeological direction and site management of larger and more complex fieldwork sites and projects, ensuring performance targets are met (or exceeded), and assuring the quality of archaeological recording and understanding.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Site responsibility for managing the delivery of fieldwork to time, budget, quality and health and safety requirements.
Line manage and develop staff, ensuring their continuous improvement in performance through performance reviews, constructive feedback, initiating training, coaching and improved practices.
Assure the quality of archaeological understanding and site records, and oversee the compilation of archaeological archives to required standards.
Author typescript fieldwork reports, stratigraphic accounts, and fieldwork summaries efficiently and accurately.

Monitor and provide regular reports to Project Managers on project progress (budgetary and archaeological), logistical, staff and health and safety issues, and to maintain appropriate liaison with clients, Local Government officers, and contractors.
Ensure accurate completion and approval of appropriate administrative records, including timesheets, and allocation sheets.
Ensure effective deployment, maintenance and care of vehicles, plant and equipment, and maintain/provide accurate records ensuring accidents, damage and malfunctions are reported promptly and appropriately.

Ensure fieldwork is carried out in accordance with Actively promote, and develop a greater public awareness and appreciation of the work of CA through displays, publications, contributions to the website, media liaison, lectures etc.
Assist Project Managers in pre-project planning and preparation including undertaking the preparation of written schemes of investigation, trench plans, obtaining service information, notifying utility companies prior to excavation and making appropriate contact with landowners and agents and other relevant parties.
Deputise for the Senior Project Officer or Project Manager where appropriate.
Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via Learning Reports, feedback to Committee Representatives and/or project leaders, and discussion at performance reviews.
Actively promote, and develop a greater public awareness and appreciation of the work of CA through displays, publications, contributions to the website, media liaison, lectures etc.
Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required.

Personal specification

Essential

Experience of the supervision of large fieldwork projects (including excavations and large-scale/complex evaluations).
The ability to write clear and accurate fieldwork reports, stratigraphic accounts and fieldwork summaries.
Good communication skills and the ability to organise, motivate, train, appraise and direct staff.
Administrative ability in the keeping of records and accounts and the submission of reports.
A full manual driving licence is essential, as is the ability and willingness to drive company vehicles (4x4, vans and minibuses)
Proficient in Microsoft applications – including word-processing, excel and database skills
Competent in carrying out first aid.

Desirable

Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists or willingness to join on appointment.
Demonstrable potential to competently author, or contribute to, reports/articles for publication.
Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica GPS/TST, and basic knowledge and understanding of CAD.
Possession of a current and valid CSCS Health and Safety Card or recent CSCS test pass.

Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire