Archaeology Assistant
Southampton | www.reed.co.uk |
Archaeology Assistant needed in Southampton, £12.59ph PAYE - 5245919
1. Assist and work as part of the Archaeology team to excavate and record archaeological material as required
2. Accurately identify, excavate and record archaeological contexts under supervision including the preparation of context sheets, scale drawings and photographic documentation
3. Carry out calculations in the preparation of measured drawings and field survey, undertaking repetitious tasks without loss of concentration
4. Assist with a range of post-excavation activities including processing finds and samples, assisting with the production of reports
5. Achieve work targets agreed with the Archaeology Officer managing the project including communication with contractors, as appropriate
6. Assist with activities associated with Southampton’s communities and working with members of the public on placements and volunteering opportunities
7. Assist with the maintainance of the health, safety, security of sites and premises at all times
8. Support communications, social media activity and events to enable wider engagement with audiences, in liaison with colleagues and the communications team
9. As required, undertake any duties commensurate with the scope of the post.
This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.
1. Assist and work as part of the Archaeology team to excavate and record archaeological material as required
2. Accurately identify, excavate and record archaeological contexts under supervision including the preparation of context sheets, scale drawings and photographic documentation
3. Carry out calculations in the preparation of measured drawings and field survey, undertaking repetitious tasks without loss of concentration
4. Assist with a range of post-excavation activities including processing finds and samples, assisting with the production of reports
5. Achieve work targets agreed with the Archaeology Officer managing the project including communication with contractors, as appropriate
6. Assist with activities associated with Southampton’s communities and working with members of the public on placements and volunteering opportunities
7. Assist with the maintainance of the health, safety, security of sites and premises at all times
8. Support communications, social media activity and events to enable wider engagement with audiences, in liaison with colleagues and the communications team
9. As required, undertake any duties commensurate with the scope of the post.
This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.
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