Environmental Supervisor; part-time

About the role

We are looking for a part time environmental supervisor to join our team. Working with the environmental Project Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the sample processing. This includes flotation, residue sorting, data basing, maintaining inventories and equipment. As well as the ability to meet daily targets set for processing samples, supporting those carrying out the processing and the implementation of safe working practices will be essential.

Good communication skills and team working are crucial for this role. We are looking for someone with extensive experience of sample processing and who understands the complexities that can arise when dealing with archaeological samples. Good IT skills, especially in Excel, are necessary. A specialism in palaeoenvironmental archaeology and demonstrable experience of report writing will be beneficial.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Alice Forward

Interviews are anticipated during March

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change
, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Part-time, (17.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE) fixed term contract until 21 September 2032