SENIOR GEOARCHAEOLOGIST AND / OR PALEOENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting for a Senior Geoarchaeological and/or Paleoenvironmental Officer for a rare opportunity to work in a leading archaeological company with varied and innovative projects around the UK and potentially beyond.

Our ‘Specialist Services’ division within the Company where we have brought truly cutting-edge techniques together to lead the way with our ‘Landscape Prospection Service’ amongst other specialisms is recruiting for a Senior Geoarchaeologist and / or Paleoenvironmental Officer. We’re looking to attract a highly capable person to lead our small the team. They will need longstanding experience of commercial geoarchaeological/palaeoenvironmental work with many reports to their name. The role will include managing projects and the small team, undertaking some geoarc fieldwork/sampling, some analysis, reporting and quality assurance of others’ work and reports.

The applicant is expected to have a passion for geoarchaeology and palaeoenvironmental reconstruction and delivering benefit through archaeology. The post requires an established professional who is highly organised, efficient and good at working to deadlines. Attention to detail, and being an effective manager and motivator are important. The post is nominally based out of our offices in Bakewell, with some site-based fieldwork and office working. There is potentially some home-working flexibility. You will need excellent written English skills and will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. The role requires strong IT skills and ideally competency in the use of GIS and perhaps Rockworks. A good overall knowledge of British archaeology is essential as well as a track record in reports, and ideally publication. You must be able to work as an effective team member. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

We offer an exciting range of employee benefits: 

· Strong, positive corporate culture and Management Team

· Competitive salary

· Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression

· Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support

· Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment

· Attractive pension contribution

· Life assurance cover

· 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

· Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service

· Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence

· Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire

· 100% of CIfA subscription fees

To apply:

Download, fill in and submit all the required documentation as set out below and send to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us, then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

· Covering letter comprising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.

· Our application form (downloadable from the website and included in this pack )

· Equal opportunities form is optional (downloadable from our website)

· Full CV