The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd.

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The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust invite applications for the following post

Project Archaeologist: Fixed Term Contract - three months.

Salary: £20,400pa. 35 hours a week.

Location:South Wales

Deadline for applications:Applications must be received by close of business on 4 March 2022. GGAT reserves the right to make appointments prior to the closing date, so early applications are advised.

The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust is a charitable company that undertakes advisory, archaeological and public education works for a wide range of organisations (see www.ggat.org.uk). The Trust is a Registered Organisation with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.

We are looking for one or several archaeologists to join the Archaeological Services team working on a range of projects mainly in South Wales. We operate from our offices in Baglan (Swansea) and Newport; staff may currently also work from home where appropriate.

The position:

Your work will primarily involve assisting with a variety of archaeological projects, which may include watching briefs, evaluations and excavations, surveys, building surveys, desk-based assessment and walkovers, together with general office-based tasks assisting with delivery of product for clients. This post may suit those with experience of working in commercial archaeology in both fieldwork and office environments. The post holder will be expected to be a team player who has a good working knowledge within an area of historic environment practice, is able to undertake complex work under general supervision and takes some responsibility for undertaking work using their own judgement.

The appointment is a 3-month fixed term contract. Dependent on the workload, a contract extension may follow.

Essential competencies and qualification for successful applicants will be:

• Experience of commercial archaeological fieldwork
• Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (Practitioner Grade; or willingness to apply)
• A valid CSCS card (or willingness and ability to acquire one)
• Willingness to travel primarily in southeast Wales
• Able to manage their own time and to work to deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure and to use own initiative
• Experience of using Microsoft Office / MS 365
• A full clean UK valid Driving Licence

Highly desirable competencies and qualifications will include:

• H&S qualifications such as Emergency First Aid at work, asbestos awareness or CAT scanning
• Experience with CAD, GIS, or surveying skills
• Experience in a finds specialism

Applicants are invited to submit a CV and short covering letter to be emailed to Projects@ggat.org.uk. Applications must be received by close of business by 4 March 2022. GGAT reserves the right to make appointments prior to the closing date, so early applications are advised.

Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.