Archaeology Assistant - Southampton

Archaeology Assistant – Southampton

£12.59 per hour

Contract – Full Time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist and work as part of the Archaeology team to excavate and record archaeological material as required
• Accurately identify, excavate and record archaeological contexts under supervision including the preparation of context sheets, scale drawings and photographic documentation
• Carry out calculations in the preparation of measured drawings and field survey, undertaking repetitious tasks without loss of concentration
• Assist with a range of post-excavation activities including processing finds and samples, assisting with the production of reports
• Achieve work targets agreed with the Archaeology Officer managing the project including communication with contractors, as appropriate
• Assist with activities associated with Southampton’s communities and working with members of the public on placements and volunteering opportunities
• Assist with the maintenance of the health, safety, security of sites and premises at all times
• Support communications, social media activity and events to enable wider engagement with audiences, in liaison with colleagues and the communications team

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.