Archaeologist/Assistant Supervisor

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AMS Ltd (t/a Foundations Archaeology & Foundations Heritage)
Contract
Permanent following completion of 6 mth Probation Period
Salary
From £26,000 (dependent on experience)
Location
Swindon
Deadline

Foundations is an independent commercial unit based in Swindon, but operates country-wide. It is a well-established company, which has been trading for 30 years. Due to a successful year there is currently a need for additional members of staff. The work will be based out of the Swindon office, but will involve stay-away projects across the UK, as required, for which accommodation; subsistence and mileage (where applicable) will be paid.

Benefits also include: 20 days paid holiday in addition to all bank holidays, (upon 1 years’ service, you will be entitled to an additional day’s annual leave per leave year up to a maximum of 5 days) a company pension, single private rooms as well as subsistence (up to £25/night) on stay-away projects, free transport available from office to site, all PPE provided free. We pay for all CIfA subscription fees and 100% remuneration for time spent on mandatory training, as well as funding regular social gatherings. 

 

Skills required:

  • Full UK driving licence, clean
  • Minimum 6 months experience of fieldwork
  • PCIfA/equivalent preferred

 

Personal Skills: Enthusiastic, ethical, hard-working and flexible, as well as being able to use initiative. You will be required to work effectively as a team player and independently, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Application: Covering letter and c.v. to admin@foundations.co.uk

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to any offer of employment. Applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date.

Due to the nature of the position, we are anticipating a large response to this advert so if you have not received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, assume that your application has been unsuccessful.