Job Description
Job Title:
Archaeologist/Processor/Driver
Department:
MOLA – Development Services
Grade:
MOLA Grade 3
Salary:
£18,135 - £19,800 per annum (37 hour week)
If appointed towards the bottom of the range increments are
currently payable after 3 and 6 months subject to positive
performance reviews.
Hours:
Up to 37 hrs Monday to Friday standard; 40, 45 or 48 hrs by
exception per week. Weekend days by exception.
(Please see working conditions)
Location:
MOLA offices and projects across London and the southeast
Duration:
Fixed term (six months) with option for extension or transfer
to the field team as an archaeologist dependant on project
activity
Responsible to:
Senior Finds Processor (Line Manager); Project Officer /
Senior Archaeologists on site and any other member of the
management team as appropriate
Overall Job Purpose:
To support the field team by managing, maintaining and
delivering materials and equipment to archaeological sites.
To excavate and record archaeological features and process
archaeological material to MOLA standards
Key Result areas:
Logistics/Processing

To work in accordance with the requirements of the
MOLA Health and Safety Policy

To deliver and collect tools and equipment from all
sites.

To monitor and ensure the MOLA van is maintained
and in line with current legislations

To process handle and package finds, human
remains and environmental material to MOLA
standards.

To develop an understanding of the discard and
collection policies at MOLA.

To develop team-working skills and contribute to and
support positive morale within teams.

To work safely on site in accordance with MOLA
archaeologist standards.

To be professional and polite at all times and to
uphold the standards, values and reputation of
MOLA in all team, client and public interactions.
Fieldwork
Working Conditions

To excavate deposits on field projects including
watching briefs, field evaluations and excavations in
accordance with MOLA procedures and standards

To make written and drawn records of archaeological
deposits including descriptions of contexts, masonry
and timber structures and graves, plans and section
drawings in accordance with MOLA procedures and
standards

To assist in the preparation of site archives and
reports, including digitising, and to prepare site
archives and reports for watching briefs and
evaluations

Other duties appropriate to the post as may be
required
 Physically demanding work on sites.
 Some keyboard/VDU work will be required
 Some work away from base (for which, overnight
accommodation will be provided)
 On nominated projects (exceptions) you may be
required to work up to 48 hours per week over 6 days.
This will be made up of the standard 37 hours per
week plus additional hours at appropriate equivalent
or higher pay rates.
 Note: Individual contract terms will take precedence
over these standard conditions.
This job description should not be taken as an exhaustive description of the role, and is
rather indicative of the types of responsibility covered by this job. MOLA reserves the
rights to make reasonable changes as are necessary commensurate with the nature of
the post held.
Last updated: Jan 2016
Person Specification
Essential
Assess.
Method
Assess.
Method
Desirable
Qualifications
Interest and knowledge in Archaeology
AF/I
Academic qualification in Archaeology or
equivalent
CSCS – Construction Safety Certification
Scheme card
AF
Full UK driving license and willingness to drive
company vehicles
AF
A good standard of written and spoken English
AF/I
Experience of archaeological fieldwork in the
UK
Use of or knowledge of Archaeological
Recording Systems
Working in an outdoor environment
AF / I
Experience of commercial archaeological
fieldwork
Working in teams to achieve timely results
AF / I
AF / I
Competent user of Microsoft Office or
equivalent tools
AF / I
Excellent communication skills both written and
oral
Ability to work without close supervision
AF/I
Knowledge of London roads
AF/I
I
Ability to use own initiative
AF/I
I
Ability to work under pressure
I
AF/I
Patience and calm demeanour when driving
company vehicles in London traffic
I
AF
Experience &
Knowledge
AF / I
AF / I
Skills/Abilities/
Competencies
I
Assessment Method Code:
AF – Application Form
I – Interview
T - Test