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This is a rare opportunity for an experienced field archaeologist to join our dedicated and nationally significant organisation. You’ll have the chance to safeguard and reveal hidden heritage within beautiful and historic parks that are woven into the cultural and environmental fabric of the country, preserving their stories for future generations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the archaeological vision and project management for the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Lost Waterways Project across Greenwich, Richmond and Bushy Parks
Provide professional archaeological direction throughout the project
Oversee surveys of historic underground structures, analyse their condition and finalise reports to inform second-phase hydrological work
Liaise closely with the Works team to guide structural interventions and conservation methods
Provide regular reporting to Project Boards and oversee delivery in line with requirements
Develop and deliver a three-year programme of community digs
Line manage a direct report
Lead on-site volunteer co-ordination
Procure specialist surveying services
Manage specialist procurement and engagement with statutory bodies
Deliver presentations, tours and talks to external organisations to raise awareness of the project and NLHF funding
Requirements:
Experience in field archaeological methods and practice, ideally to at least site supervisor level
Experience working with colleagues and the public to improve and enhance their understanding of the heritage and archaeology of a site
Experience of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Historic Environment Record (HER)
Experience of managing, motivating and developing direct reports
A degree or equivalent in archaeology, or a similar subject with a substantial archaeological element in the syllabus (e.g. landscape archaeology), or equivalent experience
What we offer:
26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
Pension scheme (3% employee contribution
up to 10% employer contribution)
Hybrid/agile working options
Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders