L – P : Archaeology is looking to recruit a Public Engagement/Community Archaeologist to lead the community engagement programme for the cemetery excavation at St. Mary’s Stoke Mandeville, part of the HS2 project.
The cemetery covers an 800-year timespan from 1100 to 1900 and is expected to contain around 3000 burials.
The role will entail the development and implementation of a well-funded, high profile community engagement programme within a commercial archaeological environment working to an existing high-level brief.
A dedicated “field museum” is being integrated into the excavation infrastructure. The programme also envisages the implementation of a number of educational courses and participatory events.
On site works are expected to last c. 6 months with an expected start date in February, and the community aspect will run throughout and will be followed by a reporting period.
The role is based full time and on site. A relocation package to a commutable distance to Stoke Mandeville/Aylesbury is available. Other expenses may be reimbursable and tailored to individual circumstances.
You will be supported in your position by a Responsible Partner who will assist in improving your ability to conduct your role to a high standard. Range of salary on offer dependant on level of experience.
Covering letters and CVs are to be sent to opportunities@lparchaeology.com. The closing date for applications is 31st January 2021.
Candidate profile
Our ideal candidate will aim to meet two sets of criteria; essential and desired. You must address each point succinctly in your personal statement.
Essential criteria:
- A gift for communicating archaeology to the public
- Experience in developing programmes and/or educational courses
- Experience in working with the public in community engagement and heritage interpretation
- Grey Literature Bibliography
- Valid driver’s licence
- Possession of a CSCS Card
- Willingness to be trained in new areas of work and in the L-P methods and procedures
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to implement company strategy and policies (Health & Safety, CIfA standards etc)
- Active in pursuing Continuing Professional Development
Desired criteria:
- Experience in measuring impact of public engagement
- A relevant postgraduate qualification
- Published examples of work
- Infrastructure site experience
- Enthusiasm for analysis and understanding of archaeological sites
- Professional grade membership of the CIfA (ACIfA Minimum)*
*If they do not hold this item, the successful candidate may be required to obtain these qualifications/memberships. This will be at the company’s expense and with the company’s support
Working arrangements and entitlements- 37.5 hour standard working week
- 29 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- sick leave on an initial accrual of one day per month for a six month qualifying period, and thereafter one month sick pay allowance as per CIfA minima
- 6% pension contributions after a six month qualifying period, as per CIfA minima
- Relocation incentive negotiable according to circumstances.
- Relevant PPE will be provided to the successful applicant
Working for LP
L – P : Archaeology is a commercial archaeological unit with offices in London, Bristol, Chester, and Bishop’s Stortford. The company is a partnership, with a growing number of permanent employees. L – P has won awards for its archaeological practice, and it is a CIfA registered organisation. As a CIfA registered organisation, L – P comply with their minima for annual leave, sick leave, pensions, subsistence, accommodation and travel expenses.
We work largely in the commercial sector, although we are involved in a variety of archaeological research projects, and have a strong Digital Archaeology team.
The L – P ethos is that staff should be upskilled wherever possible. As such we provide our employees with support and active encouragement with regards to training and their continuing professional development.
L – P : Archaeology has committed to becoming carbon neutral, we will be working towards reducing our carbon footprint and we are making annual donations to carbon offsetting projects.
Employee Benefits- 100 % CIfA subscription fees
- Support for training and CPD
- 6% Employer pension contribution
- High quality PPE
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Mates in Mind: Mental health support
- CharlieHR Perks at Work: Retail discounts and offers for employees
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