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Historic Environment Record Assistant
Exmoor National Park
£16,830-£19,126 per annum
12 Month fixed term contract
Exmoor National Park’s archaeology is rich and extensive, with new discoveries regularly being made. The Historic Environment Record manages and shares information on the archaeology and historic buildings of Exmoor through a searchable database (HBSMR) and Geographic Information System (MapInfo).
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the Historic Environment Record, with a focus on processing the substantial archive of new material derived from archaeological investigations undertaken by the Exmoor Mires Project.
You should have a degree in archaeology or a closely related subject or equivalent experience. You will need to have a very methodical and consistent approach to your work. Excellent written communication skills and strong IT skills are essential. Experience of using Historic Environment Records and Geographical Information Systems is desirable.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Catherine Dove - Conservation Adviser (Historic Environment) on 01398 322273.
Further details and an application form can be obtained by:
Archaeology Wales needs an experienced Project Manager to manage desk-based, fieldwork and survey projects from inception to completion. In this role you will be working as part of our small, but growing, management team dealing with contract archaeology projects. We undertake a wide range of different sites types, with work predominantly in Wales and the boarder counties of England.
The post is designed to allow the successful candidate to work from home, although they will be expected to make regular visits to our main office (near Llanidloes, Powys) and to sites spread across a large geographical area.
Application by covering letter and CV, either by post (Archaeology Wales, Rhos Helyg, Cwm Belan, Llanidloes, Powys, SY186QF) or email (info@arch-wales.co.uk). A job description is available on request.
For further information on Archaeology Wales please visit our web-sites www.arch-wales.co.uk
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 28 June
Friday 28 June 2013
Further details available via:
AONB Project Officer (WW1 Heritage)
HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL - DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SO2 Salary: 27,052 – £28,636 pro rata
15 hours per week - 3 year Fixed -Term contract
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to lead our ‘Nidderdale AONB and the Great War’ project. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the three-year project focuses on how the legacy of the war, including memorials, training camps, temporary air fields and firing ranges, have affected the AONB’s landscape.
The successful candidate, who will work in partnership with universities and heritage professionals, will be educated to degree level with a strong understanding of heritage policy and a good understanding of best practice in historic environment research and conservation. They will be an excellent communicator, and will have a track-record of setting up and running volunteer research groups, involving schools, and organising public events.
The Project Officer will work with rural communities and in urban areas adjoining Nidderdale where they will develop new opportunities to commemorate and learn about WW1. The ability to inspire, motivate and generate action from a wide range of people is essential. An understanding of the latest heritage interpretation techniques would be advantageous.
Closing date for Applications: 4 July 2013
Test & Interviews to be held on: 09 July 2013
To apply, please visit www.harrogate.gov.uk/jobs. Alternatively, please call 01423 500600 and ask for the HR Support Team.
Grade G (£19,126 - £21,519, subject to 2013-14 pay increase)
Fixed Term Contract (22 Months) Standard (37.00 Hours/Week)
Location: Barrack Street, Warwick (CV344TH)
The role
Warwickshire County Council is seeking to appoint a qualified archaeologist to undertake a range of professional duties. The postholder will contribute towards the maintenance and development of the Historic Environment Record and support the provision of the archaeological planning advice service to the local planning authorities in Warwickshire and Solihull. The post will provide backfill to enable the team to meet Warwickshire County Council’s commitments to HS2.
The successful applicant will assist the Planning Archaeologist and the Historic Environment Record Manager. They will respond to planning-related enquiries from planning authorities, developers, consultants and the public. The post holder will help formulate responses to consultations and respond to applications and requests for information under Environmental Stewardship Schemes. Under the guidance of the Planning Archaeologist they will respond to applications and proposals relating to planning applications and other land-use changes, and maintain databases and other records.
In addition the post holder will participate in the development of the HER and help to maintain an efficient service to users of the HER. Duties will principally comprise updating and adding historic environment records, dealing with visitors to the HER, supervising volunteers and undertaking searches for customers using the exeGesIS HBSMR database software and MapInfo GIS. They will also support the delivery of outreach activities across Warwickshire in collaboration with Heritage and Culture Warwickshire’s Learning and Community Engagement team.
There may be an opportunity of casual relief contracts for candidates who are unsuccessful at the interview.
Additional information
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Anna Stocks, Planning Archaeologist on 01926 412276 or Ben Wallace, Historic Environment Record Manager on 01926 412734.
Closing Date: 10th July 2013 Interviews are to take place on 30th July at Warwickshire County Record Office, Priory Park, Warwick CV344JS
Short term contracts in the first instance (up to 3 months), with possible extension.
Oxford Archaeology is the largest independent archaeological practice in Europe. Since our foundation in 1973, we have worked throughout the UK and on many international projects. We have offices in Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster in the UK. We are a registered Educational Charity.
We now have a strong work programme for our Oxford office and wish to recruit extra fieldwork staff. It is possible that our eastern (Cambridge) office may also require staff in the near future.
Experience in archaeological fieldwork and excavation at the professional commercial level is essential (minimum 6 months), and a relevant archaeological degree is highly desirable.
Membership of the IfA is desirable (min PIfA), as is a current CSCS Health and Safety Card and a clean current driving licence.
We may consider applications from individuals with less experience than stated. In this case applicants may be employed at a trainee rate.
Successful applicants will be offered short term contracts in the first instance (up to 3 months), with possible extension. Benefits include 29 days leave per year (pro rata, including bank holidays, plus up to 3 extra concessionary days), and sick pay. Other benefits include the provision of non-statutory Personal Protective Equipment, and expenses and accommodation provided for away based projects where appropriate.
An application form for our Oxford office is available on our website at www.oxfordarchaeology.com (click ‘Join us’ on the Home Page).
Please send your completed application, with your CV, to:
Applicants must be a British citizen or EU national, or hold a current work permit. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to any offer of employment, and if you hold a Work Permit you should send a copy with your application or it will not be considered.
Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Registered Charity No. 285627, Company Registration No. 1618597
PLEASENOTE: While we would very much like to reply to all applications and we do appreciate your interest in Oxford Archaeology, we expect to receive a large number of applicants for these posts, and unfortunately we will not be able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 1 month of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Friday 28 June 2013
Further details available via:
PROJECT MANAGER
ARCHAEOLOGY SOUTH-EAST - A Division of the Centre for Applied Archaeology INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY, UCL
Grade7 (£29,541-£36,298) - Excellent holiday and pension arrangements.
The post will be based in our Sussex office (nr Brighton).
Archaeology South-East needs an experienced Project Manager to manage fieldwork and survey projects from inception to completion. In this role you will be working as part of our growing management team dealing with contract archaeology projects. We have a wide portfolio of work, with an emphasis on archaeological attendances associated with construction projects in SE England, delivered by a team of over 80 professional staff. As part of our management team you will also be expected to contribute to the wider research and teaching objectives of UCL. The closing date for applications is Friday 12th July.
Application by covering letter and CV either by post or email, or via UCL on-line application form. Job Ref: 1341861
Please telephone Dominic Perring (07703 341 312) for an informal discussion of employment prospects and conditions.
Job description and other details from Jayne Brooks, Units 1 & 2 - 2 Chapel Place - Portslade, Brighton - East Sussex - BN411DR . Tel: 01273 426830. e-mail fau@ucl.ac.uk.
The IfA requires a Membership Services Coordinator
Local government scale spinal point 22-28 starting salary of £19,621 progressing to £23,708 pro rata plus 6% pension contribution
Permanent - 37 hours per week
The Membership Services Coordinator will be responsible for assisting, encouraging and administering applications for membership, Registration, NVQ and bursary management, and supporting communications.
Responsible to: Standards Compliance Manager.
Place of work: IfA office with occasional working away from the office
Main duties and responsibilities
act as the first point of contact for general, membership, Registration, CPD and NVQ enquiries
maintain accuracy and order in membership, Registration, CPD and NVQ placements and related records
administer and support the assessment and compliance with IfA membership Registration, CPD and NVQ placements and related requirements
advise and assist applicants for membership, Registration, and encourage applications
advise and assist applicants for NVQ placements and encourage applications
advise and assist members with CPD requirements
coordinate marketing events
coordinate and effect updates to the website
organise mailings to members, and Registered Organisations
provide administrative and other relevant support to committees, Special Interest and Area Groups, and assessor panels
carry out such other duties as may be required
For further deatils and Person Specification Click Here
To apply: Send a cover letter and CV to Kirsten Collins at kirsten.collins@archaeologists.net or IfA, Miller Building, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG66AB Tel: 0118 378 6446
Closing date: 27 June 2013
Interviews will take place on 10 July in Reading
Thursday 27 June 2013
Further details available via:
Community Archaeology Training Placement
Council for British Archaeology
Salaried bursary of £17,000
Do you want to develop your career in archaeology?
Are you interested in working directly with a wide range of communities?
The Council for British Archaeology’s Community Archaeology Bursary Placements (CATPs) are aimed specifically at providing training to individuals who already have a good working knowledge of archaeological theory and techniques and who are keen to develop their skills for utilisation in their future career to enhance relationships between the archaeological profession and a wide range of communities.
The bursaries are funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) through its Skills for the Future programme, with support from English Heritage, Cadw and Historic Scotland.
One final (non-youth-focused) Community Archaeology Training Placement is available from September 2013. The successful candidate will receive a salaried bursary of £17,000.
The placement will be hosted by:
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (Aberystwyth)
The closing date for all applications is: Sunday 30th June 2013
Sunday 30 June 2013
Further details available via:
Community Archaeology Training Placements
Council for British Archaeology
Salaried bursary of c. £16,950
Do you want to develop your career in archaeology?
Are you interested in working directly with a wide range of communities and young people in particular?
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is offering twelve-month paid bursary places with 12 host organisations across England, Scotland and Wales. The Community Archaeology Bursary Placements (CATPs) are aimed specifically at providing training to individuals who already have a good working knowledge of archaeological theory and techniques and who are keen to develop their skills for utilisation in their future career to enhance relationships between the archaeological profession and a wide range of communities. In particular, this round will focus on developing youth engagement.
The bursaries are funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) through its Skills for the Future programme, with support from English Heritage, Cadw and Historic Scotland.
Placements will start in September 2013 and successful candidates will receive a salaried bursary of c. £16,950 (see individual job descriptions for further details).
The host organisations and locations for this year of are:
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (Welshpool)
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (Aberystwyth)
Scottish Canals in partnership with the Scottish Waterways Trust and Falkirk Community Trust (Falkirk)
Stirling Council (Stirling)
Headland Archaeology Ltd (Hereford)
Trent & Peak Archaeology (Nottingham)
Kent County Council, Heritage Conservation (Maidstone)
Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives (Bristol)
Historic Environment, Cornwall Council (Truro)
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (Yoredale)
Closing date for all CATP applications: Sunday 30th June 2013
Sunday 30 June 2013
Further details available via:
Project Supervisor/Officer at Head Office (Lincolnshire based)
Allen Archaeology Ltd
£17,680 to £20,020 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Allen Archaeology Ltd is looking to employ a Project Supervisor/Officer with immediate effect. The posts would be based at our head office in Lincolnshire, for forthcoming fieldwork primarily in the region, but with the opportunity to be involved in projects throughout the UK.
For the role we are primarily interested in personable candidates with an enthusiasm and strong ability in field archaeological practices, a willingness to work on their own, and as part of or leading a team. He/She should have a sound knowledge of British archaeology and be computer literate, including Microsoft Office and drawing packages such as AutoCAD and CorelDraw. Experience of GIS is favourable but not essential, and we welcome applications from individuals with additional specialist skills.
A clean driving license will be essential.
CSCS and first aid trained preferable but not essential for all roles, as is membership of the Institute for Archaeologists at practitioner level or above.
Posts include an occupational pension with employer’s contribution (effective after 3 months continuous employment), and generous expenses and accommodation for away-based projects provided. Successful candidates will be offered short term contracts with the possibility for extensions based on workload and ability. Benefits also include 28 days paid leave per year pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
We are seeking immediate appointments so candidates will be reviewed upon receipt of their application. We welcome applications from previous candidates, with updated CVs if they have not applied to the company in the last 6 months.
To apply, please email full CV with two references and covering letter to info@allenarchaeology.co.uk, with ‘PSPO13.1’ in the subject header. References will not be approached without the permission of the candidate first, and where possible all applicants should receive a personal response. The closing date for the current recruitment programme is Friday 21st June 2013.
Glasgow Museums with Glasgow Building Preservation Trust seeks a dynamic and experienced individual to join an exciting project to restore and enhance Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre in Glasgow’s West End. You will deliver a programme of heritage and community engagement activities, enabling local people to understand the building’s history and significance, raise awareness of the project and develop future audiences. This post is fixed term for a period of 23 months. The hours of work is 21 hours per week.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment.
If you are required to work a non standard working pattern, evening and weekend working you will be paid the appropriate non standard working hours payment. The appropriate non standard working hours payment will be assessed quarterly retrospectively.
AHRC funding available for Postgraduate study in Archaeological Sciences
AHRC funding available at the University of Bradford.
ONEAHRC Professional Preparation Masters (PPM) award starting Sept 2013
Professional Preparation Masters awards provide funding for Masters that focus on developing high level skills and competencies for professional practice in a field relevant to the content of the course. The studentship will cover the cost of the fee and provide an attractive maintenance award. The award can be used to fund a place on any of our Masters courses:
-MA Archaeology
-MSc Archaeological Prospection
-MSc Archaeological Sciences
-MSc Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation
-MSc Human Osteology and Palaeopathology
In order to be considered for nomination for one of the studentships, you must satisfy the eligibility criteria, both academic and residential, which are set by the AHRC for all of its postgraduate funding schemes. For information on these criteria, and on the nature and purposes of the studentships provided by the AHRC, please consult the following webpages. http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/GuidetoStudentFundi…
In your covering letter please identify the programme of study and provide a clear case for support (max 500 words) for the award that you are applying for, paying particular attention to how the award would help you to realise your career goals.
The deadline for applicants for Masters funding is Monday 1st July at 5pm.
Monday 01 July 2013
Further details available via:
Courses and Workshops for 2013
CAMBRIANARCHAEOLOGICALPROJECTS
OLDCHAPELFARM, MID-WALES
Ancient Arts, Creative Futures
Courses and Workshops for 2013
Our courses are based on prehistoric arts and traditional crafts
Our tutors are some of the leading experts in their field
Spindle spinning, and weaving on a replica Prehistoric loom
Come and learn some primitive crafts
Tutor: Shirley Elwell, 22-23 June
£120 for two days, including lunches
Bronze Sword Workshop
Make your own Ewart Park Sword
Tutor: Neil Burridge, 29-30 June
£240 for two days, including lunches, materials.
Stone Sculpture
Carve your own unique forms in limestone
Tutor: Kevin Blockley, 13-16 July
£200 for four days, including lunches
Bracken Thatching
Help thatch a Neolithic house
17-18 August
£50 for two days, including lunches
Stone Age Technologies
Flint Knapping, Tanning Animal Skins, Bow Making
Tutor: Will Lord, 7-11 September
£400 for five to eight days, including lunches, materials
(or book for individual sections of the week)
Notes:
Further details of events are given on our website www.oldchapelfarm.org with a booking form and details of accommodation, food and camping facilities.
MA/MSc courses in: Archaeological Information Systems, Archaeology of Buildings, Bioarchaeology, Conservation Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Digital Heritage, Early Prehistory, Field Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Marine and Coastal Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, Mesolithic Studies, Zooarchaeology.
Research degrees: MA by Research (1 yr), MPhil (2 yrs) and PhD (3 yrs). Postgraduate studentships and bursaries are available.
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