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About this apprenticeship
Are you looking to kickstart your career in archaeology? Our structured apprenticeship programme aims to produce safe, competent and effective archaeologists able to undertake routine archaeological work to a professional standard, with a view to them progressing to an Archaeological Officer position on successful completion of their training. Apprentices are guided through on-the-job learning and mentoring, developing skills in fieldwork, surveying, post-excavation and health and safety and a structured baseline knowledge base of British archaeology. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding employees. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we need to be reciprocated and look forward to supporting career progression and developing people to be the best they can be.
To carry out a wide variety of project-related work, and undertake on-the job-training in:
Conducting and completing fieldwork, including watching briefs, evaluation trenching, small- to large-scale excavations and other field methods as appropriate
Recording, including context sheets, photography, section drawings and plans, GPS surveying
Undertake as required sample taking and processing
Contribute to post-excavation work, undertake digitising, finds processing, archives etc.
Assist with administrative, clerical and general office duties that may arise as required
Take part in training, staff and personal development initiatives/coaching, driving your own personal and professional development
Further the company’s vision, mission and core values
Demonstrate professional behaviour in the workplace and abide by CIfA’s Standards and Guidance and Code of Conduct
You will be based out of one our offices in Bakewell, Sheffield, Tyneside, Manchester or Bedford. We particularly welcome applications from those based in the Gloucestershire area. Fieldwork can be UK-wide, and accommodation and subsistence are provided for overnight stays, and travel is either via company vehicle or private vehicle with travel costs reimbursed by the Company, excepting the commute to your allocated office, in line with HMRC requirements.
A full UK driving licence is essential and access to a personal vehicle is highly desirable.
Training
Cirencester College
Archaeological Technician Level 3
What you could go on to do
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship and probation period, there will be an opportunity to continue employment in the role of Archaeological Officer, dependent on performance.
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