Salary: from £37,576 to £45,128 (depending on experience and level of expertise) + generous benefits package
Hours: Full time, 37.5h/week
Locations: Silsoe (Beds), Edinburgh, Hereford or Cleckheaton (Leeds) (with opportunities for some home working)
Contract Type: permanent, subject to six-month probation
Closing Date: 9am on 14th October 2024 (Interviews expected to commence 17th of October 2024)
Headland Archaeology is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to join our post-excavation team.
Why should you apply?
We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:
- Unique knowledge and expertise. For more than 20 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
- Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
- Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
- Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
- Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
- Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.12,000 employees and c.200 environmentally led companies.
In Headland we are proud of our people. We will support you to your meet your goals and train you in specific relevant skills to feel confident and succeed in your role.
The Role
Due to the commencement of a large post-excavation project we are expanding the Research and Reporting Department. We are looking to appoint a self-driven, enthusiastic individual with experience of post-excavation project management within a commercial environment and an excellent understanding of British Archaeology. You will manage all stages of post-excavation work on a variety of projects at all scales including large infrastructure projects. As a Post-excavation Project Manager you will coordinate specialist work, edit reports, propose further analysis and undertake high level academic research for projects as appropriate. The role will also involve supporting the Research and Reporting Department Manager in the coordination of work programs, department development, report sign-off/quality assurance and line management. You should also be able to sell our services to new clients and help develop existing commercial relationships. You will be a good team worker who can promote new ideas and new ways of working, and motivate your teams to deliver projects to programme and to budget.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the post-excavation stages of a number of concurrent projects, including full financial responsibility, client liaison and meeting deadlines.
- Line managing post-excavation staff and managing the work of others on assigned projects.
- Working with field teams and their managers to integrate fieldwork with Post-excavation tasks and deliverables
- Contributing to reports, particularly academic content.
- Developing Research, Heritage and/or Outreach strategies for projects as appropriate.
- Providing quotations for all aspects of post-excavation work and undertaking tenders.
- Editing, copy-editing and proofreading of grey literature and published reports.
- Adhering to and promoting company procedures for post-excavation work as outlined within the current post-excavation guidelines and helping to create new company guidance and procedures in post-excavation work.
- Undertaking other tasks appropriate to your skills and knowledge. This may include fieldwork project management.
You must have the following essential criteria:
- Demonstrable/Extensive knowledge of post-excavation procedures and techniques
- Demonstrable/Extensive knowledge of post-excavation project management
- Excellent organisational abilities
- Experience/understanding of project finances and reporting
- Demonstrable publication record
- Postgraduate level education in a relevant subject
- Academic expertise in a particular period or other relevant specialism
- Experience of archaeological fieldwork
- Copy-editing and proofreading experience
- Having a clear and concise writing style that can be applied across a range of reports
- Strong IT skills, including GIS, databases and MS Office
- CIfA membership at MCIfA level
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
- Excellent initiative and strong decision-making skills
- Full clean UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
- Be passionate, motivated and excited about what you do!
Benefits we offer you:
- Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
- Paid accommodation when applicable
- Use of cutting edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads etc.
- Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and Transferable skills
- Time off in lieu for time worked above standard hours or overtime paid
- Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes
- Monthly clothing allowance
- 33 days annual leave, rising based on service length (including public holidays)
- Extra annual leave purchase scheme
- Relocation package
- 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
- Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
- Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
- Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check-ins
- Referral scheme with generous fee
- A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
- Leadership and management training and workshops
- Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
- Health support scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
- Paid CIfA membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of RSK Group
Visit our information page for more detail on working for Headland Archaeology.
How to apply
You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement.
Send CV and covering letter to Alex Smith at jobs@headlandarchaeology.com quoting reference PXM24. Postal applications will not be accepted. Informal inquiries concerning the role can be made to Alex Smith, Head of Post-excavation – alex.smith@headlandarchaeology.com.
Headland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application must contain the names and contact details of at least two referees. Details of references should include their name, relationship to the applicant, postal address, email address and phone number.
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