At a Glance
- Tasks: Support archiving tasks and manage physical and digital materials for archaeological projects.
- Company: Join AOC, a leading private heritage company in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in archaeology with a forward-thinking team dedicated to heritage.
- Qualifications: Heritage degree, experience with archaeological records, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27207 - 28292 £ per year.
About The Role
We are recruiting a permanent Archiving Assistant based in the Edinburgh Office who will help us fulfil our archiving requirements to new and existing programmes across our Scottish Offices and be part of the team shaping the future direction of this service.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in archaeological archiving. If you are already working as an archaeologist or archivist, or have experience of working within archaeology, and have a strong interest in physical and digital archiving and the creation and maintenance of integrated records, this post could be for you.
You will be based in our Edinburgh office and will work with our Scottish teams on a broad range of archiving tasks from projects across the country. The role will entail supporting the archiving team in the ongoing development and delivery of AOC’s archiving obligations. This will include undertaking the preparation of physical and digital material generated by field and post-excavation work to appropriate and agreed standards, for submission to the appropriate accredited archives service. You will work on tasks relating to the regular deposition of archive material, including delivery of physical material to archives as required.
About You
A motivated, professional archivist/archaeologist who is interested in developing their career with a forward-looking company with high professional standards of work.
Essential
- Heritage or related degree level qualification/s
- Experience with working with archaeological site records
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team member
- Good IT skills including using Microsoft Office, ability to work on your own initiative
- Adaptable to change, with ability to identify internal needs and provide information to senior colleagues
- Full, clean, manual, UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working in a commercial heritage environment
- Minimum PCIfA (or equivalent) or working towards gaining
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of professional archive practices, or willingness to learn
- Knowledge of Scottish and/or wider UK Archaeology
- Knowledge of digital file formats and ability to manipulate data across a range of software applications or willingness to learn
Benefits
- Salary under constant review; appointments will be made based on demonstrated ability and previous experience and based on a 37 hour week;
- Ring-fenced Annual Bonus Scheme;
- Company pension scheme;
- Full PPE (compliant with all current industry and Government advice);
- Accommodation and subsistence (compliant with all current industry and Government advice) will be provided if working away from home including weekend accommodation when required.
- Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences;
- Clear and transparent job progression using AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix;
- Comprehensive Welfare Scheme for Employees including Employee Assistance Programmes Occupational Health support, sick leave, over 50 Trained Mental Health First aiders;
- Support for research;
- Paid CIFA membership; CSCS card, SSSTS and SMSTS where required;
- Flexible working policy is in place, to reflect both the requirements of the staff and business;
- TOIL and sickness benefits;
- Paid travel for all staff;
- Medicash Health Insurance scheme;
- Cycle to work Scheme;
- Staff lead Committees including Employee Representative committee, Health, Safety & Environment Committee and Social Committee.
ARCHIVING ASSISTANT in Edinburgh employer: AOC Archaeology Group
AOC is a leading private heritage company in the UK, dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the nation's heritage. With a strong commitment to employee growth, AOC fosters a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and professional development, offering comprehensive benefits such as a clear progression path, training budgets, and a robust welfare scheme. Working from our Edinburgh office, you will be part of a dynamic team that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of archaeological archiving while contributing positively to society.
