Project Supervisor - Post Excavation - Cambridge

Oxford Archaeology; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Archaeology seeks a Project Supervisor for its Post-Excavation team in Cambridge. This full-time role involves leading post-excavation analysis, writing reports, and contributing to various archaeological projects. The position offers opportunities for career development and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Professional development support

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Health Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of post-excavation work and writing archaeological reports.
• Good understanding of archaeological stratigraphy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-excavation analysis and write reports.
• Support other departments with research as needed.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Archaeology

Job description

Permanent appointment

PROJECT SUPERVISOR (Post-Excavation), Cambridge Office

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. We will make appointments at the upper end of the salary range for those with the right skills and experience.

The Position:

We are seeking a Supervisor to join our highly successful and respected Post-Excavation team in Cambridge. The postholder will report to the Regional Head of Post-Excavation and will contribute to a range of archaeological investigations and projects. The Supervisor will carry out stratigraphic analysis and the interpretation, analysis and presentation of project data. They will work primarily in post-excavation analysis, but may also provide research support for other departments as required.

This post is offered as a full-time role. Hybrid working is also possible.

The role will encompass varied responsibilities, the key aspects of which are:

• Post-excavation analysis leading to appropriate contributions and outputs.

• Writing grey literature reports and publications (including journal articles).

Position Requirements

• Experience of post-excavation work and the writing of archaeological reports.

· Good understanding of archaeological stratigraphy and the interpretation of excavated sites.

• Thorough knowledge of British archaeology.

· The ability to conduct small scale analysis or contribute to major analyses by undertaking a range of post-excavation tasks and techniques

· The ability to collect, record, store and present post-excavation data accurately.

• The ability to undertake academic research on relevant subjects.

· The ability to work independently when required but also to operate as part of a team.

• Good organisational and administrative 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.

• Some specialist knowledge of one or more categories of post-excavation subject areas.

· The ability to drive.

Applicants should be members or eligible for membership, of the CIfA, preferably at the PCIfA level.

In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits.

Employee benefits:

• Competitive, constantly benchmarked, salary range£31,212 - £33,576: 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 from 21 days (depending on years of service and spinal salary point) plus 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, a network of mental health first aiders, and personal accident insurance.

If you would like to be part of a respected and established organisation, please apply by completing the application form.

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