Graphics Officer

About us

Ecus is a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, headquartered in Sheffield with regional offices across the country. The Graphics Officer role is to be based at either Barnard Castle, Sheffield or Basingstoke, the homes of our national archaeology service.

Established nearly 35 years ago, Ecus is part of the Cura Terrae group of companies and is an exciting and evolving business. We have a wide range of professional and technical expertise and provide heritage consultancy, geophysics, archaeology and post-excavation services to a diverse and growing client base. Ecus is a Registered Organisation of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and operates under a Quality Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.

The role

We are recruiting for a Graphics Officer to support the production of project designs, grey literature reports and reports for publication with high-quality figures and images. You will need to be skilled in both CAD and GIS and able to handle digital data arising from archaeological site work, particularly survey data. You must have a willingness to learn any new skills required of the role and existing skills in Adobe programs Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat will be beneficial. Training to boost skills will be offered.

Being based in any one of our three archaeology offices, you will manage your own work programme and be responsible for producing graphics for Ecus offices across the country. You will need to be an excellent team worker, able to prioritise effectively, and to meet project time allocations and deadlines. You will lead on and maintain consistency, quality, house standards and formats for graphics.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 30-hours per week. Other part-time or job share arrangements would be considered for exceptional candidates. Previous experience of an equivalent role or a background in archaeological fieldwork would be advantageous.

What we’re looking for

• Motivated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent attention to detail and high professional standards of work
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of CAD and GIS packages, or willingness to learn
• Use of Adobe programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• High level of computer skills
• Excellent organisation and ability to prioritise
• Excellent team member
• Excellent communicator
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn
• Degree-level qualification in archaeology or appropriate qualification in role-specific discipline
• CIfA membership is preferred

What we offer

• Annual salary and promotion review including cost of living uplift
• Company-contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave rising with service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities
• TOIL and sickness benefits
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, or equivalent, subscriptions paid in full
• Employee Assistance Programme including Occupational Health support
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual appraisal scheme

Additional information

Ecus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we provide a supportive, friendly working environment, offering competitive salaries and flexible working. All applications will be considered positively, judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, or sub-culture. All applicants must meet the requirements of UK Visas and Immigration to live and work in the UK without restriction.

To apply for the role please complete the application HERE. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions please email recruitment@cura-terrae.com.