Jobs Information Service

All paid adverts, and adverts from Registered Organsiations appear on this page, as well as in the fully compiled JIS bulletin which is emailed to IfA members and subscribers. Adverts will appear as soon as they are approved with no need to wait until the next publication date. For information on advertising rates please see the main JIS page.

Registered Organisations can advertise for free, and we offer a specially discounted rate of £75 per advert to FAME members

The following list of jobs can be printed using your browser’s print facility.

Head of central casework and programmes
English Heritage
Circa £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus up to 5% performance related pay
Permanent

English Heritage’s mission is to protect and enhance England’s historic environment. Based within our Designation Department, this role forms part the Management Team devoted to identifying those buildings, archaeological sites and historic landscapes of special interest and ensuring that their significance is passed on to future generations.

As Head of Central Casework and Programmes, you’ll occupy a vital management position.

Working on the full range of heritage assets, from battlefields to listed buildings, wrecks to scheduling, you will lead on programme management, government liaison, strategic planning and process improvements to further enhance the effectiveness of the service we provide. Drawing on your own expertise, you will also help ensure the quality of the work delivered. These responsibilities are central to the realisation of our goals and vision, including the National Heritage Protection Plan.

Of course, such a high profile role requires an exceptional candidate. You’ll need to combine significant programme management experience with a good understanding of designation and a genuine passion for the historic environment. You’ll have a track record in assessing significance, and be fully aware of the sensitivities that come with such a responsible national role. You will also have proven experience in forging and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, developing and implementing strategy and leading teams.

To discover more and apply, please visit our website at http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/jobs/job/?ref=3497.

Interview date: 18 June 2012

Tuesday 01 May 2012
Further details available via:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/jobs/job/?ref=3497
General Heritage
Community Heritage Manager (Temporary)
Glasgow Museums
£30713.91 - £36131.62
1 Year

Glasgow Museums seeks to recruit a Community Heritage Manager with a degree in archaeology, history or a related discipline, with a good working knowledge of Glasgow and Scottish history and archaeology. You will be a full Member of the Institute for Archaeologists experienced in managing a range of heritage projects and preparing successful funding applications with a track record of managing and leading groups and individuals. Understanding the legal and professional framework for archaeology and the built heritage in Scotland is essential as is a commitment to outreach and community engagement. Full driving licence required. 35 hours per week 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 hour’s payment will be assessed quarterly retrospectively. This post is temporary for a period of 1 year.

To apply for this vacancy online please visit http://www.glasgow.gov.uk.

Sunday 27 May 2012
GLA0001014
Further details available via:
www.glasgow.gov.uk.
0845 270 1078
Senior Project Officer (based in Northampton)
Northamptonshire Archaeology
£31754 to £35430
Two year initial contract

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Northamptonshire Archaeology is a currently seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of high quality archaeological services to a range of clients.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage archaeological projects of all sizes from watching briefs to large house building and infrastructure schemes with multiple sites. This will involve tendering for work, preparing project documentation, managing fieldwork teams, budget control, liaising with clients and curators and undertaking and overseeing post excavation programmes to publication and archive. The post will also involve opportunities to undertake fieldwork projects. It is essential that you are a good team member with a positive approach, self motivated with good leadership skills and willing to travel throughout the UK.

Degree level qualifications or above, Membership of the IfA , a publication record and secondary specialisms or abilities, such as (but not confined to) historic building recording, garden archaeology or urban archaeology would be advantageous.

For an informal discussion contact Steve Parry 01604 825840 or sparry@northamptonshire.gov.uk. Application forms may be obtained from Tora Hylton, 01604 700493 or thylton@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Interview date: 14/15 June

Northamptonshire Archaeology is a Registered Organisation.

Friday 01 June 2012
Further details available via:
sparry@northamptonshire.gov.uk
01604 700493
Contracting Archaeology
Training Coordinator
CBA
£22,030 p.a.
Part-time or full-time fixed term contract ending in July 2014

The CBA is appointing a new Training Co-ordinator to oversee its Community Archaeology Bursaries Project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the Skills for the Future programme. The post will be based at CBA’s headquarters in the historic city of York and is offered with an attractive employee benefit package including a 10% employer contribution to pensions and 24 days annual leave with additional days at Christmas/New Year and at some bank holidays.

Details and application form are available on the CBA’s jobs page at http://www.britarch.ac.uk/ and queries should be directed to Dr Gill Chitty, Head of Conservation and Community. Email: gillchitty@britarch.ac.uk.

Sunday 27 May 2012
Further details available via:
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/
gillchitty@britarch.ac.uk
General Heritage
Project Florence Community Outreach Officer (Salisbury)
Wessex Archaeology
SP 25:£21,685 pa pro rata
Nine month contract, 3 days per week (possibility of full-time for one year)

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Wessex Archaeology is currently seeking a Community Outreach Officer for an exciting new project called ‘Project Florence’, part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This is a part-time position but there is the opportunity to make it full-time working as a Learning and Access Officer in our Coastal and Marine department.

Project Florence will complement Operation Nightingale, which is a pilot project established by the Defence Infrastructure Organisations (DIO). Operation Nightingale aims to meet a demand amongst wounded soldiers for viable rehabilitation programmes utilising heritage, primarily through learning field archaeology skills.

Wessex Archaeology has worked in collaboration with Operation Nightingale since autumn 2011 and this June/July will jointly run an excavation on Salisbury Plain.

Project Florence aims to enhance Operation Nightingale in 2012-2013 by involving local families and volunteers, particularly army families new to the area, and South Wiltshire locals, so that they can learn more about their local heritage.

This will involve volunteers working with the soldiers to provide opportunities for a range of local audiences to be involved and explore the results of the excavation as it progresses and beyond during the post excavation process, through activity days and a heritage club for local families. They will also work together to produce dissemination material for a wider audience through a blog, podcasts, leaflet and small exhibition.

The Community Outreach Officer will be responsible for co-ordinating the volunteer and public programme working with Salisbury Arts Centre and various volunteer groups to deliver events and a documentary during the excavation. Subsequently he or she will lead on volunteer projects to deliver events about the project to the local community including a travelling roadshow exhibition.

He or she will have a degree in archaeology or a relevant subject, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be able to use the internet effectively to communicate information. They will need to be confident about working with a range of volunteers and audiences from young children to adults, as well as working with the army. Some flexible working will be required, including weekends and evenings. A driving licence is essential.

The Project Florence position is a nine-month post for 22.7 hours per week; however, we also have a vacancy for a ‘Learning and Access Officer’ for our Coastal & Marine department and are willing to discuss making the position full-time for one year if the applicants experience is suitable.

For further information, please contact, Sarah Phillips, Senior Learning and Access Officer on 01722 326867. Job description and application form are available to download from http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/vacancies. An application form and C.V. should be returned by e-mail to applications@wessexarch.co.uk or by post to Denise Speirs, Human Resource Manager at:

Wessex Archaeology
Portway House
Old Sarum Park
SALISBURY
Wiltshire
SP4 6EB

Interview date: 28 May 2012

Due to a tight turn around for the project start date, we require a person who will be available for immediate start (early June).

Whilst Wessex Archaeology welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity it is essential that applicants must be either a British citizen, EU national or hold a full work visa and where appropriate be registered under the ‘Worker Registration Scheme’ or must hold a current work permit. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Wessex Archaeology is a Registered Organisation, and a member of FAME

Thursday 24 May 2012
Further details available via:
http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/vacancies
applications@wessexarch.co.uk
01722 326867
Outreach
Heritage at Risk Adviser and Planning Archaeologist
Council of the Isles of Scilly
£30,011 - £32,800 per annum (pro rata)
Temporary (initially for two years) and part-time (18.5 hours per week)

An opportunity has arisen within the Council of the Isles of Scilly for an experienced individual to work within the Planning and Development Department in consultation with English Heritage and other heritage stakeholders.

The post holder will provide specialist archaeological advice to the Council on the heritage impacts of planning and development proposals and other potential land use changes; and will focus on the pro active management of designated assets within the historic environment with a focus on archaeological sites.

Applicants should possess a degree or equivalent in Archaeology and be a member of a professional body such as IHBC or IFA. The successful candidate will have several years experience working in archaeology, historic landscapes and conservation areas and a thorough knowledge of archaeological timescales and evolution of historic landscapes. Good communication and negotiation skills are also required of the post holder.

This post is fully funded by English Heritage and will initially be for up to 2 years.

Application packs containing full details about this appointment can be obtained from the One Stop Shop, Town Hall (01720) 424000 or by email from hr@scilly.gov.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to the HR Assistant at the above address.

Please telephone Craig Dryden on (01720) 424310 for an informal discussion or e-mail cdryden@scilly.gov.uk.

Please note that canvassing of Members or Officers will disqualify you from consideration

Interview date: 3 and 4 July 2012.

Wednesday 13 June 2012
Further details available via:
hr@scilly.gov.uk
(01720) 424000
Curatorial/Local government
Outreach officer
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
£21,041 p.a. pro rata (3 days per week)
Fixed term one-year contract

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Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking to appoint a part time Outreach Officer on a one-year contract to aid in the delivery of the Trust’s aims. The post-holder will assist in the delivery of the Perthshire Archaeology Month and Doors Open Days key events, maintain the Trust’s website, help to promote and distribute its publications, and work with other Trust staff to provide community engagement across the work of the Trust.

The Trust welcomes applications from candidates with experience of outreach work and an understanding of the history, and prehistory, of the area. Familiarity with the Perth and Kinross area would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be based in Perth, though the post will involve travel to sites throughout the project area. Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, a registered Scottish Charity which aims to conserve, enhance and promote the historic environment of the area, is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (http://www.pkht.org.uk).

For further details, and information on how to apply, please see: www.pkht.org.uk or for an informal discussion on the post, contact David Strachan dlstrachan@pkc.gov.uk or telephone 01738 477081.

Interviews will be held on: Friday 31 May 2012
Start Date: 1 July 2012

Pertha nd Kinross Heritage Trust is a Registered Organisation

Tuesday 15 May 2012
Further details available via:
http://www.pkht.org.uk
dlstrachan@pkc.gov.uk
01738 477081
Curatorial/Local government
Heritage Project Officer
City of York Council
Grade 8, Level 1 – 4 (£24,098 - £27,186pa)
one year fixed term contract

The City of York Council in partnership with English Heritage is offering a fantastic opportunity for the right person to help deliver the City of York Historic Environment Characterisation Project. This project is part of a suite of initiatives designed to better reveal the significances of York’s heritage assets and to inform the preparation of new policy and strategy for development management. We are looking for an experienced historic environment professional, skilled in the use of Geographical Information Management systems who has experience in preparing statements of significance and has a good working knowledge of urban archaeology and historic buildings. Experience of working with HBSMR databases and historic environment characterisation is desirable. Because of the fixed timescale for this project we are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent time management skills who has a proven track record of meeting deadlines. The MORPH compliant project design is available for download with the job description, person specification https://jobs.york.gov.uk Please read the project design for a full explanation of the project.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact bob.sydes@york.gov.uk or telephone 01904-551329.

Please apply online at https://jobs.york.gov.uk. If you are unable to access the internet please call 01904 551619 (8.30am – 5.00pm, Mon - Fri) to request an application pack quoting the reference number CS017.

Thursday 17 May 2012
CS017.
Further details available via:
https://jobs.york.gov.uk
bob.sydes@york.gov.uk
01904-551329
Curatorial/Local government
Project Officer
Oxford Archaeology
£ 18,857 - £23,025 (dependent on experience)
Permanent

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Oxford Archaeology is looking to appoint an additional archaeobotanist based at its Oxford, Lancaster or Cambridge offices.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the assessment, analysis and reporting of assemblages of botanical macrofossils, ideally including charcoal, from excavations within the UK.

Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in archaeobotany or a related field, or at least three years equivalent archaeobotanical experience. Proficient and demonstrable report writing skills are essential and candidates must be able to work independently, to set deadlines and budgets. Candidates should be familiar with British Archaeology and English Heritage sampling and reporting procedures.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside a range of other specialists involved in a wide range of projects.

We can offer

  • flexible working arrangements with prior agreement (could include part-time)
  • competitive salary and benefits, and
  • the opportunity to develop skills within a large company and to participate in a wide range of interesting projects

Applications

An application form is available from Denise Price at the address below, or can be downloaded from http://thehumanjourney.net/pdf_store/Job%20application%20form%20OA%20South.pdf Please state which office you would prefer to work from.

Completed forms should be sent to Denise Price, Oxford Archaeology South, Janus House,Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0ES

Two professional references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission. There will be a six month probationary period. To discuss the post, contact Rebecca Nicholson r.nicholson@oxfordarch.co.uk (01865 980724) For further information about Oxford Archaeology go to http://www.thehumanjourney.net

Oxford Archaeology is a Registered Organisation, and a member of FAME

Friday 25 May 2012
Further details available via:
http://thehumanjourney.net/pdf_store/Job%20application%20form%20OA%20South.pdf
r.nicholson@oxfordarch.co.uk
01865 980724
Contracting Archaeology
Continuing Professional Development Courses Spring/Summer 2012
University of Sussex - Centre for Continuing Education

Longer Courses

Drawing Archaeological Artefacts (X9548)

This one term course comprises four 5-hour Saturday day schools and will cover the illustration of various types of artefacts that are likely to be found in the archaeological record. The course will look at how to produce illustrations of such artefacts as pottery, flint, metalwork and organic material. Each session will look at how artefacts were drawn in the past, the problems connected to each of the artefacts, as well as good and bad practices. This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience, and would also be a good basis for those interested in drawing by digital methods - since the illustrative conventions are the same - however, please note that digital drawing is not taught on this course. Start date: 14 January 2012. Tutor: Jane Russell. Fees: £90 (full), £45 (concessions).

Discovering Environmental Archaeology (X9561)

The value of Environmental Archaeology to understanding climate change and human activities in the past will be explored through case studies, presentations and open discussion. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the methods and theories providing the framework for our understanding of environmental archaeology. As part of this aim, the course will encourage enquiring, analytical and creative approaches to the subject to provide students with the appropriate intellectual preparation and technical skills to pursue further scholarly research in this subject. This one term course comprises: eight 2-hour Tuesday evening classes (starting 17 January) and one Saturday (4 February) field trip. Venue: University of Sussex (Falmer, Brighton). Tutor: Richard Carter. Fees: £90 (full), £45 (concessions).

Recording Historic Vernacular Buildings in South-East England (X3157)

A study of how to identify and record building techniques and layout in South-East England from c.1400-1750. Recording methods at various levels will be explained, demonstrated, and then undertaken by students (to English Heritage Levels 2 and 3). Methods of dating will also be covered, as will report preparation. This one term course comprises six 6-hour Saturday day schools starting 14 January 2012. Tutor: David Martin. Venues: University of Sussex (Falmer, Brighton), the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum (Singleton) and building visits. Fee: £380. Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest applications are available for this course to a maximum of £250). Pre-requisite: some basic prior knowledge of historic vernacular buildings is required of applicants for this course. N.B. This course has been approved by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.

The Recording and Analysis of Artefacts and Pottery (X3155)

The aim of this two term course is to train students to be able to identify, record and interpret the main types of archaeological finds resulting from fieldwork (survey and excavation) in South East England. The course will introduce students to the main categories of finds from the Palaeolithic to c. AD 1700 i.e. those of stone, pottery/clay and metal. By the end of the course students should be able to undertake preliminary sorting of, and reporting on, assemblages of archaeological material. The aims of Specialist Reports for publication and archive will also be explained and discussed. 12 Wednesdays 7-9pm and 4 Saturday day schools (ie see day schools above), starting 11 January; tutors: David Rudling, Luke Barber, Chris Butler, Paul Saddleton, Jane Russell and Tristam Bareham; 36 credits at either undergraduate Level 1 or 2. Fee: £570. Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest applications are available for this course to a maximum of £250).

Summer Schools:

Ancient Crafts and Technologies (X9006)

A week-long course, 9-13 July, giving you the opportunity to explore ancient crafts and technologies from a hands-on point of view. Based at the Iron Age Activity Centre at Michelham Priory, Hailsham, East Sussex, we cover pottery, wood working, textiles, building technologies, boat building and flint knapping. Tristan Bareham and other tutors. Fees: £230 (full), £163 (concessions).

The Art of Flint Knapping (X90257)

Investigate flint tools from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age and produce your own replicas. The world of flint comes alive when you discover how the artefacts were made. Start with a raw lump of flint and produce the beautiful, fine tools of the Mesolithic. Make the hand axe of the Palaeolithic. Try out your skills in using the tools of the Neolithic. Two Saturday day schools, 28 July and 11 August, 10am to 4pm, at Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Amberley, West Sussex. Tutor: Robert Turner. Fees: £70 (full), £35 (concessions).

Contact:
Centre for Community Engagement, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 9RF; T 01273 678300; E cce@sussex.ac.uk; W http://www.sussex.ac.uk/cce/shortcourses

Further details available via:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/cce/shortcourses
cce@sussex.ac.uk
01273 678300
Courses
MSc Osteoarchaeology launched
University of Sheffield

The Department of Archaeology at the University of Sheffield (UK) is pleased to announce the launch of its new masters (MSc) in Osteoarchaeology, to start in the academic year 2012-13. This programme combines the study of human and animal bones from archaeological sites. It gives the students the opportunity to focus on either, or both, research specialisms. The teaching is centred on the explanation of methods and theoretical approaches that can be used to address many different types of archaeological questions, regardless of the period or geographic area. The teaching will consist of both lab-based practical sessions and theoretical lectures. Students will benefit from exposure to leading research teams in both human and animal bones and will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with postgraduate and postdoctoral students and staff, both inside and outside the classroom. Students will play an active part in the shaping of their own programme of study and they will also have the opportunity to develop their own original research. Due to the prominence of the Sheffield research environment and its track-record in teaching and training, graduates from this programme will be in a prime position to continue their education or seek employment with research, educational or commercial organisations.

Further details available via:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/postgraduate/masters/courses-available/osteoarchaeology
u.albarella@sheffield.ac.uk
Academic & Related
SPAB Techical Afternoon: Planning for the future – update on the Consent process for work to historic buildings
SPAB
29 May 2012; 13.15 –17.15; Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LS

Fee: £50

This technical afternoon is likely to meet CPD requirements for those professionally involved in historic buildings; including architects, surveyors, engineers, planners, conservation officers, builders and contractors.

Understanding consent regimes is vital for all who work with historic buildings. However, the range of consent types involved - listed building, conservation area, scheduled monument consent, as well as faculty jurisdiction - can seem complex and confusing.

Over the past year, change has complicated this picture further with the introduction of Planning Policy Statement 5, the Localism Act, publication of a draft National Planning Policy Framework and the announcement of other intended reforms by central government.

Examples of topics covered during this event include

  • designation and consent process
  • concept of ‘significance’ underlying listed building and conservation area consent regimes
  • changes that may be anticipated in the coming period

To book a place on this course contact the Courses Organiser or visit our website.

Telephone: 0207 377 1644
Email: education@spab.org.uk
Website: http:/www.spab.org.uk

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Founded in 1877. We advise. We educate. We campaign.

Further details available via:
http:/www.spab.org.uk
education@spab.org.uk
0207 377 1644
Courses
Two AHRC Block Grant Masters
University of Bradford
One year

One Research Preparation Masters (RPM) award

Research Preparation Masters awards provide funding for courses that focus on advanced study and research training explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral level.

One Professional Preparation Masters (PPM) award

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 awards 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

For further information about our programmes see http://www.bradford.ac.uk/archenvi/courses/pgarchsci.php

Please note that in order to be considered for an AHRC studentship, you must first apply to the University for admission to an appropriate programme of study, see: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/life/archaeological-sciences/

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 (RPM or PPM), paying particular attention to how the award would help you to realise your career goals.

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/GuidetoStudentFunding.pdf

A studentship will cover the cost of the fee and provide a maintenance award. We do not yet know what the rates will be for 2012-13, but full-time maintenance awards made this year were £9,490 (RPM) and £8,845 (PPM).

Our next PG open day is Wednesday 28 March. If you would like to attend this, please inform Naila Hussain (Postgraduate Secretary) by email: sls-postgradcourse-admissions@bradford.ac.uk or call 01274 234706.

Monday 02 July 2012
Further details available via:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/archenvi/courses/pgarchsci.php
sls-postgradcourse-admissions@bradford.ac.uk
Academic & Related

Institute for Archaeologists
SHES
Whiteknights
University of Reading
PO Box 227
Reading RG6 6AB

email:
admin@archaeologists.net
tel:
0118 378 6446