Job Requirements
Tasks Required:
assisting site directors complete monitoring, testing and excavation reports
assisting site directors in the production of licence and method statements
carrying out on-line and physical archival research for reports and/or method statements
assisting the post-excavation department in the preparation of paper and artefact archives for deposition
Requirements:
A positive and enthusiastic professional interested in an exciting career opportunity with a forward-thinking company
The ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on your own
A graduate in archaeology or a related discipline
Excellent writing skills
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Good inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels
Demonstrable experience of writing archaeological reports, method statements and/or licence applications
Demonstrable experience of producing maps with GIS
Experience of working with SMR datasets
Post-excavation skills including finds handling and labelling and eco- and artefact processing
Familiarity/experience with NMI standards and procedures for archiving preparation and deposition for both paper archives and finds/samples archives
Experience with desk-based research including the researching of archived materials and primary resources
Experience with compiling specialist reports for analysis and discussion within post-excavation reports
A full, clean Irish driving licence is desirable
IAI and/or CIfA membership is desirable
Benefits
Competitive salary, under constant review and always current with IAI/CIfA recommendations
AMS is an Equal Opportunities employer
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
20 days annual leave plus Public Holidays
Company pension scheme after the probation period is completed
Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences
Paid IAI and/or CIfA membership
Minimum annual remuneration: €34,320 pa
Hours of work: 37.5hrs per week
Applying:
Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to jointheteam@ams-consultancy.com. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Ros.OMaolduin@ams-consultancy.com for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
The application deadline 8 September 2023.
Recruitment process
Please be aware that we will use your data for recruitment purposes only and by sending your CV you agree to this. Further information on our Privacy Policy is available at this link: Privacy Policy
Contact details for two referees will be required if you are successful at interview. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.