COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY
JOB SPECIFICATION
Post title:
Post-Excavation Manager
Responsible to:
Head of Publications
Responsible for:
Designated team within the Publications department
Purpose:
To manage post-excavation and publication projects to safe
completion within time and budget, to quality assure postexcavation work and to assist in the management of the
Publications department.
Main Duties:
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To project manage post-excavation projects, and to be responsible for their
completion to time and budget in line with CA procedures and performance
targets;
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To assure the quality of analytical and interpretative work undertaken by project
leaders during fieldwork and post-excavation, and to assure the quality and
appropriateness of publication texts;
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To contribute to the overall management of the Publications department through
effective line management of one of its constituent teams;
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To train/coach project leaders in the undertaking of analytical and interpretative
work, and in writing for publication;
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To contribute to the completion of post-excavation projects, including undertaking
analysis and interpretation, the writing and compilation of assessment reports
(including preparation of research designs and budgets), and of publication texts
(including writing archaeological discussions through specialist period and/or area
knowledge);
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To assist in the development of standardised systems of archaeological and
management records, and to ensure the protection of archaeological material in
the care of CA;
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Enable all staff to develop to their full potential through effective supervision,
training, coaching, motivation and leadership, and maintain a clear succession
plan.
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Manage and authorise financial matters relating to contracts, research designs,
purchase orders and payments within personal limits as set out in CA policy.
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To contribute to the overall performance and growth of the company through
participation in meetings, project groups and sharing of ideas and information
outside of immediate remit.
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Represent CA at appropriate meetings, and develop a greater public awareness
and appreciation of the company’s work through lectures, articles, website and
marketing contributions, etc., and to create opportunities for other members of
staff to do likewise.
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Undertake specific duties commensurate with responsibilities as may be
required from time to time to ensure the success of the company as a whole.
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL
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Extensive experience in post-excavation work, including assessment and
stratigraphic analysis of urban and rural sites using software packages including
spreadsheets and databases;
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Considerable experience in the writing of archaeological texts to publication
standard, and in editing archaeological texts for publication;
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A sound knowledge of all periods of British archaeology, with relevant specialist
period and/or area knowledge;
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The ability to manage their own busy work schedule and to operate effectively as
part of a management team;
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Familiarity with the theory and practice of contemporary developer-led
archaeology;
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The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal efficiently,
diplomatically and courteously with sponsors and clients of CA, officers of other
bodies and members of the public;
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Well developed IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Access;
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A full clean manual driving licence.
DESIRABLE
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Experience of project management, including deadlines and budgets;
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Experience in coaching and training post-excavation techniques, and in helping
others to develop the ability to write to publication standard;
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Knowledge of administrative procedures, including the keeping of records and
accounts and the submission of reports;
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Experience of archaeological fieldwork conducted under commercial conditions;
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Well developed IT skills including CAD and GIS;
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Membership of the Institute for Archaeologists.
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