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Principal
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Principal responsibilities:
Archaeological Illustrator
MOLA 2.3
As current MOLA pay scale
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Permanent
Illustration Project Officer
To prepare high quality illustrations for client reports and publication using a variety of computer programs and occasionally traditional pencil and ink work .
To order and prepare mapping to assist in the setup of projects and fieldwork.
Digitisation of site drawings such as plans and sections.
To assist and advise staff with the preparation of illustration briefs to meet the individual requirements of each project.
To create high quality illustrations for client reports and publication in national and local journals, monograph series, etc.
Ordering and preparation of mapping for use in illustrations.
Digitisation of trench locations, site outlines, utilities, etc. in order to assist with project set up.
To aid the contribution of design work to websites, displays, advertising and other presentational literature.
To undertake any other duties (including fieldwork) commensurate with the position as designated by Senior project Manager.
To contribute to and support positive morale within teams.
To be polite and professional at all times and to uphold the standards, values and reputation of MOLA in all team, client and public interactions.
To work in accordance with the requirements of the MOLA Health and Safety Policy.

Special
Circumstances:
Working
Conditions:
None
Both site and office based work. Site work may require working on demolition sites, empty or derelict buildings, working at height, working on scaffolding, confined spaces etc.
Office work can involve extended periods of VDU work.

Essential
Qualifications
Experience &
Knowledge
Assess.
Method
Desirable
Degree level education in relevant subject or substantial experience in illustration
Ability to demonstrate a high quality of illustration. Please provide portfolio at interview
Experience of working within and cross teams
AF
AF / I/ portfolio
AF / I
Experience as an Archaeological
Illustrator or equivalent experience
Membership of CIfA Graphics Archaeology
Group
Archaeological field work experience
Familiarity with archaeological site and finds records
Skills/Abilities/
Competencies
Excellent organisational skills and ability to work methodically
Excellent communication skills both written and oral with both archaeological peers and the public
Excellent computing skills and willingness to learn new computing skills as required
AF / I
AF / I
AF / I
AF / I
Ability to drive
Ability to prepare clean, accurate drawings in pencil and ink
Experience of computer-based illustration and mapping software (Mapinfo, ArcGIS,
Corel Draw, AutoCAD and Photoshop)
Good time management skills
High attention to detail and an ability to see jobs through to completion
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Commitment to and experience of promoting equality of opportunity in service delivery, employment and in the community with an understanding of the issues underpinning these values.
AF / I
AF / I
AF / I
Assessment Method Code:
AF – Application Form
I – Interview
T - Test
Assess.
Method
AF
AF
AF / I
AF / I
AF
I
AF / I