Project Officer

OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY LTD; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

CIfA subscription paid in full

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Oxford Archaeology Ltd is seeking a Project Officer to join the Post-Excavation team in Bar Hill, Cambridge. The role centres on post-excavation analysis, data interpretation and publication, with opportunities to support other departments as required.

The successful candidate will have a degree in archaeology or related discipline, excellent written English and experience in post-excavation work within a commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-excavation work and writing archaeological reports, especially in a commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of archaeological stratigraphy and interpretation of excavated sites.
• Excellent written English and ability to communicate complex results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Post-excavation analysis leading to publication.
• Writing and editing grey literature reports and publications (journal articles, monographs, digital publications).
• Assist in managing the programme for specific projects, including liaison with stakeholders and monitoring progress and budget.

Skills

Post-excavation analysis

Writing & editing reports

Stakeholder liaison

Teamwork

Excellent written English

Education

Degree in archaeology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access databases

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

We are seeking a Project Officer to join our highly successful and respected Post-Excavation team in Bar Hill, Cambridge. The postholder will report to the Regional Head of Post-Excavation and will contribute to a range of archaeological investigations and projects. The Project Officer will carry out stratigraphic analysis and the interpretation, analysis and presentation of project data. They will work primarily in post-excavation analysis and publication, but will also provide research support for other departments as required. This post is offered as a full-time role, although part-time or flexible working may be considered. The role will encompass varied responsibilities, the key aspects of which are:

• Post-excavation analysis leading to publication.
• Writing and editing grey literature reports and publications (including journal articles, monographs and digital publications).
• Assisting in the management of the programme for specific projects, including liaison with a range of stakeholders and monitoring of progress and budget. Experience of post-excavation work and the writing of archaeological reports, especially in a commercial environment.
• Good understanding of archaeological stratigraphy and the interpretation of excavated sites.
• Thorough knowledge of British archaeology.
• Excellent written English.
• The ability to undertake academic research on relevant subjects.
• Experience of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office and Access databases, together with familiarity with AutoCAD and/or GIS
• The ability to work independently when required but also to operate as part of a team.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication skills.
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in archaeology, archaeological science or a related discipline.
• The ability to operate with regard to health and safety legislation and any related policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Expertise in one or more categories of artefact or in another archaeological specialism.
• Experience of copy-editing or proof-reading of publications.
• The ability to drive.

Applicants should be members, or eligible for membership, of the CIfA, preferable at the ACIfA level.

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. We work on exciting and varied projects, offering real opportunities for long term employment and career development. We have offices in Oxford, Lancaster and Cambridge and are a registered charity. We are interested in hearing from applicants at varying stages in their career., Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the requirements to live and work in the UK by UK Visas and Immigration.

• Competitive, constantly benchmarked, salary range £36,837 to £42,640: appointments will be made based on demonstrated ability, previous experience and CIfA membership if appropriate.
• A company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions. Employees with 10 years of employment or in project management roles gaining access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is one of the few remaining defined benefit schemes in the UK.
• Continued professional development is strongly encouraged through a very supportive approach to further training and education, attendance of and contribution to conferences, and involvement with academic institutions.
• Generous annual leave with; 24-26 days (depending on years of service) plus three concessionary days at Christmas and Bank Holidays.
• A generous hybrid working policy is in place, dependant on role, and a considerate approach is taken to flexible and part-time working where appropriate to the role, individuals' personal circumstances, and the needs of the business.
• We pay 100% of CIfA subscription fees.
• Comprehensive care for employee welfare through a number of policies, including: the AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Premier, generous paid sick leave and a network of mental health first aiders.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free DSE eye test with a voucher towards VDU-only glasses (via Specsavers) where required.