Experienced Archaeologist

Experienced Archaeologists Andover

Salary £29,844

Fixed-term (six-month) contracts available, with immediate start dates.

Cotswold Archaeology is one of the largest and most respected archaeological practices in the country, employing over 380 professional staff and carrying out some of the most interesting, complex and largest archaeological and heritage projects across England and Wales.

We are seeking ,experienced archaeologists and archaeologists across all four of our offices to work on a range of exciting archaeological projects, spanning different time periods. With a strong ongoing program of fieldwork, we are looking for motivated, dedicated individuals to join our team.

Cotswold Archaeology has projects located in the vicinity of our offices, but for these roles there will be a requirement to be rostered on protracted away projects where we will provide accommodation and the opportunity to accrue lieu and overtime.

Where away work is required good quality accommodation will be provided, along with subsistence payments. (£24 per each night spent away).

Along with a starting salary above the CIfA minimum, we offer a highly competitive benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave (including statutory holidays) - please note that the annual leave allowance will be prorated for the duration of contract.
• Employer contribution to pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Paid CIfA membership subscription (following qualifying period)
• Company sick pay - prorated for the duration of contract.
• A generous lieu scheme operated for all driving time, and time spent in excess of 45 minutes each way as a passenger, outside of the normal 7.5 hour working day (accumulate up to 10 days additional lieu time annually)
• Overnight accommodation and subsistence when working on away projects.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a network of mental health first aiders across the organisation.
• Personal protective equipment

Please note all salaries quoted are annual equivalents based on a 37.5-hour week. We are unable to offer contracts with the provision of 7 day a week accommodated away work.

Membership of the CIfA at PCIfA level is desirable, as is possession of a current and valid CSCS Health and Safety Card or CSCS test pass. Although new CSCS cards are not currently being issued to the archaeological sector, successful applicants without a current and valid CSCS card or test pass, will be expected to pass the CITB HS&E Operatives Test, which will be arranged and paid for by CA.

Experienced Archaeologists £29,844

We are also looking for more experienced field archaeologists to assist our Supervisors with the training and mentoring of Trainee Archaeologists and with machine supervision. These roles will need demonstrable and considerable commercial archaeological fieldwork experience, with documented evidence of proficiency both in core fieldwork skills and machine supervision/watching brief, staff training/development and an aptitude for GPS survey,. In date training in the use of CAT and Genny equipment is desirable.

Role:
Experienced Archaeologist

Pay Scale:
Scp 11

Department:
Fieldwork

Location:

Andover

Reports to:

Project Supervisor

Purpose of role

To undertake archaeological field investigations, including manual excavation and the collection and recording of data, under the direction of a designated Project Leader.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Contribute to the successful completion of fieldwork projects, including field walking, evaluation, excavation, finds processing, data entry and archiving.

Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs, in accordance with CA procedures.

Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures.

Undertake machine supervision/watching brief and survey duties as delegated by the Project Leader.

Assist the Project Leader with the mentoring and training of less experienced staff.

Undertake rapid manual excavation of archaeological features, and accurate recording and interpretation of investigation data.

Demonstrate…