Are you interested in working with local communities and delivering a community archaeology programme in England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team to lead our ‘Stepping into History’ project, funded through the Landscape Enhancement Initiative, part of National Grid’s Visual Impact Provision project.
You will engage the local community, recruit a team of volunteers and train and support them to carry out a range of desk and field-based activities including archival research, dry stone wall condition surveys, walkover survey, geophysics, level 2 survey, test-pitting and excavation. You will play an important part helping us to restore and enhance traditional features, contributing to our spectacular landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
About you
You will have a good degree in archaeology or a related subject, or equivalent relevant expertise. You will be able to develop and implement community archaeology projects and have expertise in field archaeology to at least senior supervisor level. You will have good team-working, communication and interpersonal skills, a disciplined approach to work, good time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. The project may involve weekend and some evening work.
Please read the attached role profile for the full person specification on this post.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications, so please apply early to avoid missing this opportunity
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