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Workplace Learning Bursaries at MoLA

There are two Workplace Learning Bursaries available at Museum of London Archaeology.

IfA Workplace Learning Bursary for an Archaeological Apprentice
Hosted by Museum of London Archaeology

Start Date: Late Summer / Early Autumn 2010
Salary and Duration: £15500, Fixed Term 12 months initially

Applicants are invited for an Institute for Archaeologists/Heritage Lottery Fund placement for an Archaeological Apprentice. This post is designed to provide the successful candidate broad based practical training in the principles and practice of commercial archaeology.

Museum of London Archaeology is a leading archaeology practice, which provides professional advice and services to the property industry and heritage sector. Based in central London we work at sites across the UK and employ a wide range of people in jobs as diverse as the team we wish to build. Museum of London Archaeology is part of Museum of London.

The successful applicant will be given an opportunity to develop and to contribute to the archaeological record by assisting professional archaeologists in outdoor fieldwork and indoor artefact and document based research. The trainee will develop the skills needed to undertake commercial archaeology fieldwork in the UK and an understanding of the archaeological process. The placement holder will work towards the NVQ level 3 qualification in Archaeological Practice. For this post, a structured training plan will be managed by the Assistant Field Manager and be supervised by a range of specialists across the commercial archaeology skills base.

Applicants must have good results at A level and be able to show a clear, evidenced interest in the historic environment. We support IfA membership and welcome applications from current IfA members although this is not an essential requirement for this post.

Further details, including a full Training Plan and Job Description/Person Specification can be found below.

To apply, please send a CV with a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as per the person specification, the recruitment monitoring form and details of two referees to the address below or by email to

Ms Dawn Jackson
Museum of London Archaeology
Mortimer Wheeler House
46 Eagle Wharf Road
London. N1 7ED
djackson@museumoflondon.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 28 July 2010 at 12:00pm. Interviews will be held on 19 August 2010.

Only with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and cultures can we bring London's diverse histories to life and truly reflect the city and its people today.

Job description

Training plan

IfA Workplace Learning Bursary for an Artefact Specialist (Roman small finds)
Hosted by Museum of London Archaeology

Start Date: Late Summer / Early Autumn 2010
Salary and Duration: £17000 p.a pro rata, Fixed Term 10 months

Applicants are invited for an Institute for Archaeologists/Heritage Lottery Fund placement in Artefact Analysis (Roman small finds). This post is designed to develop the key skills of artefact recognition and research, specialising in finds of the Roman period.

Museum of London Archaeology is a leading archaeology practice, which provides professional advice and services to the property industry and heritage sector. Based in central London we work at sites across the UK and employ a wide range of people in jobs as diverse as the team we wish to build. Museum of London Archaeology is part of Museum of London.

The successful applicant will be given an opportunity to develop and to contribute to an understanding of the past through the identification, recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of Roman artefact assemblages. The experienced finds specialists of national standing at MOLA will guide the trainee in both basic and more advanced methods of artefact research, drawing upon the wealth of the Museum of London archaeological collections. A comprehensive structured training plan for this post will be supervised principally by Dr Angela Wardle (Roman Finds Specialist).

Applicants must have a degree in Archaeology, a related subject or equivalent experience in archaeology. Experience in finds identification and a demonstrable interest in Roman artefacts are essential. We support IfA membership and welcome applications from current IfA members although this is not an essential requirement for this post.

Further details, including a full Training Plan and Job Description/Person Specification can be found below.

To apply, please send a CV with a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as per the person specification, the recruitment monitoring form and details of two referees to the address below or by email to

Ms Fiona Seeley
Museum of London Archaeology
Mortimer Wheeler House
46 Eagle Wharf Road
London N1 7ED
fseeley@museumoflondon.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 28 July 2010 at 12:00pm. Interviews will be held on 17 August 2010.

Only with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and cultures can we bring London's diverse histories to life and truly reflect the city and its people today.

Job description

Training plan

For both placements

Recruitment monitoring form
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