Survey Archaeologist, Geomatics

About the role

This post sits within the Fieldwork and Survey section which includes field archaeologists, geomatic surveyors and project managers. Working independently, the postholder will carry out archaeological survey, stake out trenches, process and disseminate survey data. The postholder is required to build and maintain effective relations with all members of the fieldwork and survey team, as well as staff from other ASE sections and ASE administrative staff. The postholder will be required to liaise with ASE project managers.

About you

You will have a degree or post-graduate qualification in Archaeology (or relevant subject) with previous employment in UK contract archaeology in either a survey or fieldwork related role. You will have an understanding of the principles of archaeological survey and sufficient previous experience to understand professional working practices. You will have the ability to use specialist survey equipment and be able to manipulate archaeological data using GIS or CAD software. Please provide a clear statement in response to each of the selection criteria, which shows how your qualifications, experience and training fit each of them. Please provide one or two sentences addressing each criterion (it is expected that more detailed evidence will be available in your CV). It would be very helpful if you could order this statement in line with the selection criteria in the “Person Specification” at the end of the Job description. Your responses to all the selection criteria form an essential part of the selection process and a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as 'Please see attached CV' will not be considered acceptable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insurance