John Moore Heritage Services is currently seeking experienced Project Officers and Archaeologists with immediate start. Early applications are advised as offers will be made to suitable candidates before the closing date.
The successful candidates will have the benefit of working with a small and friendly team, with ample opportunities for training, career progression and diversification. JMHS encourages and supports staff in their ongoing professional development and welcomes candidates who are looking to progress in their career.
All posts are based at the Wheatley head office, with projects in Oxfordshire as well as across southern England. Accommodation is provided on all away jobs, subsistence paid and travel time remunerated.
Benefits include:
- Financial support for relocation for Project Officers
- Paid travel time when applicable, with additional payments for drivers carrying passengers
- Up to £300 per year bonus towards own transport expenses
- Time Off in Lieu for time worked above standard hours
- Flexible work hours when applicable
- Option to work from home when applicable
- H&S training
- GPS & survey training, with option for training in additional specialist geomatics skills
- 100% remuneration for time spent on mandatory training
- Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences
- Up to 25 hours per year of paid work time spent on non-mandatory CPD when applicable
- 28 days annual leave, rising based on service length
- Generous company sick pay
- Company pension scheme following 3 months qualifying period
- 50% Professional membership reimbursement
- Personal protective clothing
Project Officers £33,566.40 pa
Applicants must have at least 12 months commercial experience at that level. Experience in report writing for various scales of archaeological projects is essential. Candidates with less experience will be considered for Trainee Project Officer positions. The posts are permanent (subject to 6 month probation/training).
The successful candidates will be required to undertake fieldwork projects and subsequent report writing. An ability to carry out digital illustration and familiarity with GPS survey equipment would be advantageous.
Archaeologists £26,792.64 pa
The successful candidates will be required to assist in the completion of fieldwork projects and subsequent post-excavation tasks. Opportunities to cross skill (particularly survey) will be available. Contracts of minimum 6 months duration will be initially offered.
Full job descriptions for all roles can be found on JMHS’s website https://www.jmheritageservices.co.uk/jobs
Applications by CV to admin@jmheritageservices.co.uk. We will endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application, although if you do not hear back within 4 weeks please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to any offer of employment.