Our client is looking for an archaeology assistant to join them on a short term contract. In this role you will help to deliver a high quality, entrepreneurial and sustainable Cultural offering to meet the needs of our stakeholders, target audiences and Council priority outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist and work as part of the Archaeology team to excavate and record archaeological material as required
• Accurately identify, excavate and record archaeological contexts under supervision including the preparation of context sheets, scale drawings and photographic documentation
• Carry out calculations in the preparation of measured drawings and field survey, undertaking repetitious tasks without loss of concentration
• Assist with a range of post-excavation activities including processing finds and samples, assisting with the production of reports
• Achieve work targets agreed with the Archaeology Officer managing the project including communication with contractors, as appropriate

You will need

• Experience of working on archaeological sites and excavations
• Experience of working as part of archaeological project teams
• Experience of post excavation activities e.g. processing finds and samples
• Familiarity with the requirements of health and safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Skills in excavation, drawing and photography
• Full UK driving licence

If you have the skills or would like to know more, please apply now!

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.