The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd.

GGAT

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Vacancies at GGAT

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

Projects Manager: Permanent.

Salary: £30,600 pa. 35 hours a week.

Location: South Wales

Deadline for applications: Applications must be received by close of business on 11th June 2021

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.

The Trust is established with a clear public benefit object.

We are looking for a person to work closely with our Archaeological Services team manager in successfully securing and delivering a wide range of archaeological projects. We operate from our offices in Swansea and Newport and staff may also work from home where appropriate.

The position:

We are looking for a person to work closely with our Archaeological Services team manager in successfully securing and delivering a wide range of archaeological projects. We operate from our offices in Swansea and Newport and staff may also work from home where appropriate.

You will assist with the overall development of the team in line with the company’s forward strategies and objects. This will include periodically assisting with reviewing and developing practices and procedures and preparing related documentation and delivering training.

The work will include the preparation of written schemes of investigation, project designs, specifications and costings, undertaking archaeological projects, and preparing the reports on different types of archaeological work and the compilation and deposition of archaeological archives, along with the supervision of other archaeologists undertaking such works.

Other aspects of this role include ensuring that projects are delivered within safe-working regimes and that information on outcomes and outputs is made available to wider communities by diverse means.

You will also represent the Trust in the archaeological and wider community, including public presentations of work.

The post holder:

You will be a Member (MCIfA accredited) of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists and therefore have the attested competencies of such professional accreditation.

• In addition you should have sound knowledge of procurement and tendering practice, knowledge of risk management and contract law and practice, particularly within commercial environment, and knowledge of employment and health and safety law and regulations.
• You must be able to work under multiple pressures and have clarity in communication. You will need to be able to be consistent in decision-making often in different contexts and justify your determinations.
• You will need have a good working knowledge of MS Office and GIS software applications. You must have a clean driving licence and hold a CSCS card. A knowledge and appreciation of Welsh Language and Culture is desirable but not essential.

Remuneration and benefits:

We offer a professional working environment centred on collective success and achievement and promotion of personal and professional development. In addition to the salary, the remuneration package includes twenty-five personal and two privilege holidays in addition to Bank Holidays, 6% employer contribution to pension, contribution to CIfA membership costs and CSCS card renewals.

Applications:

Applicants are invited to register their interest by e-mailing enquiries@ggat.org.uk with the reference Projects Manager in the ‘subject box’ and providing some contact details in the body of the e-mail. Applicants registering their interest will be sent the full job description, further details of how to apply, and data privacy notices.

The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd 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.