Archaeology Field Projects Lead in Stratton

Project Supervisor Role: Project Supervisor Pay Scale: 14-16 Department: Fieldwork Location: Kemble Report to: Project Officer Responsible for: Archaeologists and Trainees

Purpose of role

To lead specified fieldwork projects, ensuring performance targets are met (or exceeded), and assuring the quality of archaeological recording and understanding. To assist in the supervision of larger/more complex projects led by a Senior Project/Project Officer.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver own fieldwork projects to time, budget, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Assist in the development of Archaeologists and Trainees through regular performance reviews and constructive feedback, providing appropriate toolbox talks and coaching.
• Assure the quality of archaeological understanding and site records, and oversee the compilation of archaeological archives to required standards.
• Author typescript fieldwork reports efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor and provide regular reports to Project Manager/Senior Project/Project Officer on project progress (budgetary and archaeological), logistical, staff and health and safety issues.
• Ensure accurate completion of appropriate administrative records, including timesheets, plant and allocation sheets.
• Assist the Project Officer/Senior Project Officer with the supervision of larger fieldwork projects deputising for the PO/SPO where appropriate.
• Ensure effective deployment, maintenance and care of vehicles, plant and equipment, and maintain/provide accurate records ensuring accidents, damage and malfunctions are reported promptly and appropriately.
• Ensure fieldwork is carried out in accordance with the CA Health and Safety policy, and prepare risk assessments and other relevant documentation.
• Assist Project Managers in pre-project planning and preparation including undertaking the preparation of written schemes of investigation, trench plans, obtaining service information, notifying utility companies prior to excavation and making appropriate contact with landowners and agents and other relevant parties.
• Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via learning reports, feedback to committee representatives and/or project leaders, and discussion at performance reviews.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required.

Personal specification

Essential

• Sound knowledge of archaeological practice, including a general familiarity with the archaeology of Britain at all periods.
• Experience of the supervision of small to medium‑size fieldwork projects (including evaluations and excavations).
• The ability to author typescript fieldwork reports efficiently and accurately.
• The ability to organise, motivate, train, appraise and direct staff.
• Good working knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety requirements, and other relevant legislation.
• The ability to communicate efficiently and courteously with sponsors and clients of CA, officers of other bodies and members of the public.
• Administrative ability in the keeping of accurate records and accounts and the submission of reports.
• A full manual driving licence.
• Basic competence in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Competent in carrying out first aid.

Desirable

• Demonstrable potential to undertake stratigraphic analysis and contribute to post‑excavation analysis and reporting.
• Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica GPS/TST, and basic knowledge and understanding of CAD.
• Experience of driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.
• Possession of a current and valid CSCS Health and Safety Card or recent CSCS test pass.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.

Benefits

• Project Supervisors - £32,977 - £35,665 (Dependent on Experience)
• Project Officer - £37,021 - £39,718 (Dependent on Experience)
• Senior Project Officers - £41,075 - £43,792 (Dependent on Experience)
• Defined Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• 31 days leave (including Bank Holidays) – increasing with length of service
• A lieu and overtime scheme operated for all driving time, and time spent in excess of 45 minutes each way as a passenger, outside of the normal 7.5 hour working day (accumulate up to 10 days additional lieu time annually)
• Good quality accommodation, and subsistence payments for all away projects
• Paid CIfA membership subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal protective equipment will be issued for the duration of employment.

Cotswold Archaeology is an equal opportunities employer. All applications are assessed solely on the candidate's relevant skills and experience relevant to the role. We will take into consideration any reasonable adjustments required to support you. Should you need adjustments during the recruitment process, or require additional support related to neurodiversity or for any other reason, please let us know by contacting. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK as defined by UK Visas and Immigration.