Description

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Archaeologist to join our team here at Historic England. This role is an opportunity to work with Historic England`s Archaeological Archives Team in the delivery of project archives to English Heritage stores. The Archaeological Investigations Team at HE is the current iteration of many predecessor departments that, since the 1970s, have accrued several legacy projects that we now have an opportunity to resolve.

What you will be doing.

Working with a team of highly experienced archaeological archives practitioners, while also liaising with senior archaeological colleagues, this post will suit those with a desire to extend their experience in post-excavation and archiving practice. The primary role is to review, appraise and summarise the stage that has been reached for around 40 legacy projects, adding recommendations for how each one can be completed to the point of archive transfer.

What we are looking for

• Awareness of the content and structure of archaeological archives
• An understanding of best practice in archaeological archives
• Understanding of health and safety issues in handling archaeological materials
• Evidence of database usage and good all-round IT skills
• Good organisational and self-motivational skills, including the ability to work to tight timetables

Please ensure you highlight your experience, skills and capabilities based on the above criteria in your online application.

Why work for Historic England

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 26% contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the county and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.

Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best self. You can contact us by email at [email protected] or telephone 07763387811 if you have any recruitment queries.

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Name:HISTORIC ENGLAND

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