Report Writer

Phoenix Consulting Archaeology Ltd
Closing date: 
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Salary
£29,500 to £35,000 plus bonuses (depending on experience)

Summary

Our Company

Phoenix Consulting Archaeology Ltd are an established and progressive practice now in their 27th year of operation.  We operate throughout the UK providing advice and services to the minerals and construction industry. We are a small, but successful company with an excellent and established client base.

 

The Position

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Archaeological  Report Writer to join our Post-Excavation team.  We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual who has a proven track record in the field of archaeological report writing and publication. We a have a number of projects, small and large, that provide an opportunity to progress site archives through grey-literature reporting to publication, for the right candidate.

 

Requirements

The successful candidate should have exceptional skills in the assessment, analysis and synthesis of archaeological and heritage data, leading to the preparation in a timely fashion of succinct, informative and intelligible reporting. An understanding of British archaeology is essential, whilst additional knowledge of a particular period would be advantageous. They should be able to provide evidence of a portfolio of a variety of reports relating to British commercial archaeology (e.g. post-ex assessments, updated project reports, site grey-literature reports, desk-based assessments, etc.) along with a demonstrable publication record (journal or monograph).

The position may involve some travel (for which a mileage allowance is paid) and therefore a current driving licence is required. 

The post would be based at our central Bedford office, but we are flexible with regard to home-based and even part-time working if the right individual presented themselves.

 

Additional Requirements

A degree in Archaeology or similar subject and membership of the CIfA is desirable.

 

Employee Benefits

We provide a competitive package including a good base salary, pension contributions and opportunity for bonuses.  28 days holiday and concessionary days at Christmas.  We also pay full CIfA and other subscription fees.

 

Closing Date

23rd April 2023

 

Interview Date

Late April/early May at  our offices in Bedford

To apply, please email cv (including authored bibliographic list) and covering letter to recruitment@phoenix-archaeology.com. A submission of a selection of appropriate reports is desirable.  Applicants selected for interview will be expected to provide evidence of their report writing in the form of a portfolio of reports, where they are a principal author.

For an informal discussion concerning the position call 01234 888800

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