Field Archaeologist Early Career

General knowledge of work required, should be able to carry out work with instruction from Supervisor or a senior field worker. This rate would be for a person with perhaps 3 months – 1 year work at this level. An Entry Level role that requires candidates to have more relevant general knowledge of the sector than G1, usually gained through a postgraduate qualification, or hands-on experience and training. It should be possible for a more experienced and trained individual to move from this level after providing evidence of competence at a higher grade. This could be transferrable between companies.

Basic minimum, excluding all benefits, bonuses, pension contributions and London Weighting – £27,200 REQUIRED

Experienced Archaeologist or Technical Worker 1

Experienced in most aspects of the work, though will receive supervision and further instruction from higher levels. Usually the person has a longer experience in chosen field than G2 – rated in years rather than months.

Senior Archaeologist or Technical Worker 1 or Junior/Trainee Supervisor

Experienced in all aspects of the work, and although they may receive supervision and further instruction from higher levels are capable of basic G4 tasks and responsibilities Usually the person has experience in G3 activities – rated in years. This grade is to acknowledge a senior G3 position where the individual has achieved the highest level of responsibility OR The individual is being prepared or trained for supervisory roles – though still requires guidance and advice from colleagues. Professional knowledge Will have working knowledge in a particular professional discipline and/or responsibility for a discrete area of work Decision making and influence May occasionally play a supervisory role. Freedom to act Work within set procedures and standards and reports to more senior colleagues. Communication Generally working as part of a team to deliver work targets. May be responsible for small projects. Qualifications Likely to have degree and relevant postgraduate qualification (or equivalent qualification/experience/training).

Technical Worker 2 or Full Supervisor

Expected to be competent in chosen field and able to instruct others in the basics as well as take responsibility at a low level. Will supervise others to required tasks, but will receive instructions from higher level. Usually the person has experience in G3 activities and/or has trained for post with relevant CPD training courses or G3/4 training period – rated in years’ experience.

Minimum salary recommendation £30,600.00 p.a.

Senior Technical Worker 2 or Supervisor or Junior Project Officer

Expected to be proficient in chosen field and be able to act independently on a single project, with responsibility for the daily running though receiving strategy instruction from higher levels Usually the person has experience in G4 activities and/or has trained for post with relevant CPD training courses rated in years’ experience and proven record of ability. This grade is to acknowledge a senior G4 position where the individual has achieved the highest level of responsibility OR The individual is being prepared or trained for A more responsible junior management role – though still requires guidance and advice from senior colleagues.

 Specialist 1 or Project Officer

Expected to be proficient and capable in chosen field and be able to act independently on a single project or area of work, with responsibility for the daily running, though still receiving strategic instruction from higher levels Usually the person has experience in G4 activities and/or has trained for post with relevant CPD training courses or G4/5 training period – rated in year’s experience and proven record of ability.

Minimum salary recommendation £35,200 p.a.

Senior Specialist and Project Officer or Junior/Trainee Manager

Expected to be an experienced and proficient practitioner in chosen field with ability to make independent decisions, run several projects simultaneously, deal with budgets and leading teams through projects to completion Usually the person has experience in G5 activities and/or has trained for post with relevant CPD training courses rated in year’s experience and proven record of ability. This grade is to acknowledge a senior G5 position where the individual has achieved the highest level of responsibility for that grade OR The individual is being prepared or trained for A more responsible junior management role – though still requires guidance and advice from senior colleagues.

Expected to be highly experienced and proficient practitioner in chosen field with ability to make independent decisions, run several projects simultaneously, deal with budgets and leading teams through projects to completion Usually the person has experience in G5 activities and/or has trained for post with relevant CPD training courses rated in year’s experience and considerable record of ability in management of projects, budgeting, report writing and team leadership.

Minimum salary recommendation £45,000 p.a.

Directorial and Senior Management

Professional knowledge
Will have the acknowledged authority and ability to draw on extensive experience to develop policy and solve complex issues. Will have leadership and extensive organisational skills.
Decision making and influence
Will play a significant role in planning, setting standards for others to follow. Will be a decision maker for major teams and projects, and have the ability to justify decisions at highest level.
Management of resources
Likely to manage a company, organisation or department and act as team leader/director. Will have financial responsibility of whole function and have skills to balance conflicting demands.
Freedom to act Will be able to introduce new practices under the guidance of agreed policy and be significantly involved with the formation and implementation of policy.
Communication
Will have advanced communication skills, often leading negotiations with important stakeholders and representing the museum. Ability to engage with public and clients and senior colleagues with ease. Qualifications
Likely to have degree, postgraduate qualification (and equivalent experience/training), and expected to be CMIFA.

Previous experience Substantial relevant experience (over seven or more years).