Environmental Archaeologist
Job Summary
We are looking for an Environmental Archaeologist specialising in archaeobotanics at project officer or supervisor level, to join our post-excavation department in our Cardiff office. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise our environmental processing teams and contribute to a range of post-excavation tasks. They should have demonstrable experience of successfully supervising staff and be reliable, flexible, driven and innovative, with excellent communication skills.
Salary: £29,622.49 to £36,941.84 (depending on experience)
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Criteria:
Benefits include:
Positions are permanent, subject to a 6-month probation period. Potential work in our German, Ireland and Scottish offices on an Ad-hoc basis.
Applications are welcome from ambitious individuals who wish to develop their career rapidly. Support will be provided to the successful applicants in the form of training and mentoring from the experienced management team at Rubicon.
All applications (CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and two contacts for references. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission) should be sent by email only to [email protected]
We are also looking for immediate starts, so early applications are welcome. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction and be able to demonstrate this. Rubicon Archaeology is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are looking for an Environmental Archaeologist specialising in archaeobotanics at project officer or supervisor level, to join our post-excavation department in our Cardiff office. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise our environmental processing teams and contribute to a range of post-excavation tasks. They should have demonstrable experience of successfully supervising staff and be reliable, flexible, driven and innovative, with excellent communication skills.
Salary: £29,622.49 to £36,941.84 (depending on experience)
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience with collecting and processing archaeobotanical samples
- Experience sorting archaeobotanical samples and identifying environmental material
- Experience of leading and participating in the archaeological post-excavation process
- High level of organisational skills
- Production of basic descriptive archaeobotanical reports based on macro-remains assemblages
- Knowledge to provide guidance to field teams on sampling strategy
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
- Varied archaeological experience.
- Good knowledge of British archaeology.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety considerations pertaining to archaeology
- Excellent punctuality and timekeeping.
- Current UK driving licence preferred.
Criteria:
- CIFA membership is highly desirable
- AEA membership is welcomed
- Relevant qualification
- Report writing
- Publication Record is also desirable
Benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA) – advice on mental health & wellbeing, family matters, finance, etc)
- 31 days annual leave (inclusive of public and bank holidays)
- Paid driving time where applicable
- Overtime at generous rates and lieu system in operation
- Fully paid professional membership subscription after qualifying period
- Nest pension scheme
- Dedicated training and development
- Quality accommodation provided with transport to/ from site (if required)
- Welfare and PPE of high standard
- Contractual sick pay and welfare package in addition to SSP
Positions are permanent, subject to a 6-month probation period. Potential work in our German, Ireland and Scottish offices on an Ad-hoc basis.
Applications are welcome from ambitious individuals who wish to develop their career rapidly. Support will be provided to the successful applicants in the form of training and mentoring from the experienced management team at Rubicon.
All applications (CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and two contacts for references. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission) should be sent by email only to [email protected]
We are also looking for immediate starts, so early applications are welcome. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction and be able to demonstrate this. Rubicon Archaeology is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
