Senior Project Officers - ANDOVER

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - Perm

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

£41,075 - £43,792

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICERS

Andover

Salary - £41,075 - £43,792

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: Senior Project Officer

Pay Scale: 20-22

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Andover

Report to: Fieldwork Manager

Responsible for: Project Officers, Project Supervisors, Archaeologists and Trainees

Purpose of role

To lead the archaeological direction and site management of Cotswold Archaeology‘s most prestigious fieldwork projects, with principal responsibility for ensuring performance targets are met (or exceeded), and for assuring the quality of archaeological recording and understanding.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To be the lead officer on site responsible for managing the delivery of their projects to time, budget, quality and health and safety requirements.
To manage and develop staff, ensuring their continuous improvement in performance through initiating training, coaching and improved practices.
To assure the quality of archaeological understanding and site records, and oversee the compilation of archaeological archives to required standards.
To author reports to publication standard.
To 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.
To ensure accurate completion and approval of appropriate administrative records, including timesheets, plant and allocation sheets.

To ensure effective deployment and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment, and maintain/provide accurate records.
To take lead responsibility for ensuring that projects are carried out in accordance with the CA Health and Safety policy, and to prepare risk assessments and other relevant documentation.
To 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.
To deputise for the Project Manager where appropriate.
To actively promote, and develop a greater public awareness and appreciation of the work of CA through displays, publications, media liaison, lectures etc.
To carry out any other duties as required and appropriate to the role.

Personal specification

Essential

Experience of the supervision of large fieldwork (including excavation) and desk-based projects.
The ability to write reports to publication standard.
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 (4x4s, vans and minibuses).
Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and database skills.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists to a minimum of ACIFA or able and willing to become a member at this level.
Competent in carrying out First Aid.

Desirable

Demonstrable potential to write authoritative academic discussions for archaeological publications.
Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica 1200 series 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.

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