Project Officer (Grade IV)

University of Cambridge; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Project Officer to manage medium and large archaeological projects. The role requires a degree in Archaeology and significant supervisory experience in commercial archaeology. Responsibilities include directing teams, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and supervising fieldwork operations. Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of British archaeology, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Archaeology or a closely related field.
• In-depth knowledge of British Archaeology.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Significant supervisory experience in a commercial archaeological organisation.

Responsibilities

• Direct medium and large-scale archaeological projects.
• Ensure projects meet national and regional guidelines.
• Lead and supervise staff with tact and diplomacy.
• Implement project plans and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership in archaeology

Knowledge of British archaeology

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

Degree in Archaeology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases and other software

Job description

Overview

day-to-day health and safety requirements, ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained. The Project Officer should perform all duties in a resource-efficient way, minimising impacts to the environment wherever possible and following the University's Environment & Sustainability guidelines and policy. The CAU has one Project Officer (Grade IV) post available.

Responsibilities

• Direct medium and large-scale archaeological projects and teams, including landscape evaluations and large open area excavations, taking projects from fieldwork through to post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication.
• Ensure projects are completed to a high standard in accordance with national and regional guidelines.
• Be aware of the settings and landscape within which assigned projects are situated; manage large teams on site; implement project plans and safety procedures.
• Lead and supervise staff with tact and diplomacy while maintaining staff confidentiality.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Archaeology or a closely related field. A related subject will only be considered if the candidate has significant practical onsite excavation experience as determined by the University.
• In-depth knowledge of British Archaeology and expertise in archaeological fieldwork in the commercial sector.
• Understanding of fieldwork practice, on-site sampling procedures, and experience directing large field teams on complex projects.
• Understanding of post-excavation processes and experience producing post-excavation reports for all types and scales of fieldwork projects.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements relating to fieldwork and related responsibilities.
• Clean UK/EU driving licence.
• Hold several of: valid CIfA membership, First Aid at Work, SSSTS, Manual handling qualification, Pipe & Cable detection training, Asbestos Awareness, Plant/Vehicle Banksman or Marshaller.
• High degree of precision and accuracy; ability to work independently.
• Ability to deliver fieldwork and post-excavation projects to strict deadlines with good time management and prioritisation skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; aptitude for learning databases and other software.
• Confident in communicating and liaising with Clients, Planning Archaeologists, Managers, Senior Project Officers, Specialists, Surveyors, Finds, Graphics and Administration.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, and lead designated tasks.
• Ability to direct and supervise staff with tact and diplomacy while maintaining staff confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to develop and to assist others in CAU projects, as required.
• Understand and adhere to the University's equality, diversity, inclusion and dignity at work policies.
• Significant supervisory experience in a British commercial archaeological organisation, with a track record of directing large, complex archaeological field projects.
• Track record of producing high-quality post-excavation reports for all types and scales of field projects.
• Demonstrable experience of producing or collaborating on archaeological publications.