MOLA is seeking to recruit a Team Leader for the Environmental Team in London, which includes archaeobotanists, archaeozoologists, ancient timber specialists and trainees. The role of Team Leader will include both line management, research development, and operations management of the team, in addition to working as an archaeobotanical specialist. This role is an opportunity to lead a team of specialists and oversee their technical performance, as well as to contribute to and develop understanding of past diets, ecology and human interaction with the landscape through the identification, recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of archaeological waterlogged, mineralised and charred seed and plant remains, and provide guidance on sampling strategies.
Applicants should have a degree in archaeobotany or a relevant subject. They should have demonstrable experience of identifying seeds and other plant remains in waterlogged, charred and mineralised states and experience of assessing and analysing archaeobotanical assemblages and reporting on the results. Applicant should also have an understanding and awareness of current academic research within the specialism. Experience leading a team or acting as a line manager is desirable.
This post offers an opportunity to work with a team of other specialists on a wide range of exciting projects.
For full details of the required competencies and experience please see the Job Description and Personal Specification. If you have any queries about the role, contact Claire Finn cfinn@mola.org.uk
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply via our recruitment portal on the MOLA website.
The closing date for this application is 4 April 2025 at 23:59
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14 April 2025 and the appointee would be expected to start in May 2025
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.
MOLA promotes diversity and equality of opportunity at all levels, and welcomes applications from people regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief.