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Cotswold Archaeology (CA) is one of the ten largest archaeological companies in Britain. We operate from a base at Kemble, near Cirencester, in Gloucestershire. Established in 1989, CA has experienced marked year-on-year expansion and has an annual turnover in excess of £3 Million and a staff of over 60. This is large enough for us to be able to resource major, interesting, projects, but not so large that the company becomes impersonal or loses a sense of common purpose. We are a Registered Archaeological Organisation with the Institute of Field Archaeologists.

We complete in excess of 200 projects per year, which range from desk-based assessments, watching briefs, and evaluations through to major excavations. The majority of our projects are located in Central-Southern England and South Wales, although we have worked in virtually all parts of England and Wales.

CA has a commitment to high quality fieldwork and reporting, and is particularly proud of its record of publication. We have produced several substantial monographs on various aspects of the archaeology of Cirencester and the Cotswolds, and over 100 reports and articles in established national and regional academic journals.

FIELDWORK TEAM

Principal Geomatics Officer

£20,758 - £25,488 (starting pay dependent upon experience)

We are currently looking for a Geomatics specialist to lead the enhancement and development of our survey capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity, with excellent prospects for promotion, for a motivated and skilled individual to play a pivotal role in developing Geomatics within a leading Archaeological Practice.

Candidates will have a sound knowledge of Geomatics, and experience in archaeological field survey and the handling and manipulation of survey data. Experience in digitising and building survey would be an advantage, as would be experience of CAD and GIS systems. Leadership and communication skills, and the ability to train others, are essential attributes.

The successful candidate will be provided with training appropriate to their own personal development goals and the company's Continuing Professional Development scheme.The post will be based at our offices in Kemble, near Cirencester. Financial assistance with relocation expenses may be available.

Application Procedure

Applicants will need to submit an application form, CV and detailed covering letter with complete contact details of two referees with recent relevant knowledge of your experience. Membership of the IFA is desirable; the successful candidate will be expected to join the IFA, if they are not already a member, upon appointment. Membership of the Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors would also be an advantage. Possession of a current driving licence is essential. Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 4 July 2008; interviews to be held w/c 14 July.

Applications should be made by completed application form, CV, and covering letter to enquiries@cotswoldarch.org.uk or to Cotswold Archaeology, Building 11, Kemble Enterprise Park, Cirencester, GL7 6BQ.

We always welcome speculative job applications. Please complete our downloadable application form stipulating the type/level of post you are looking for, and specify that your application is speculative. You should also submit a CV and covering letter with complete contact details of two referees with recent relevant knowledge of your experience.