Position Details

• Salary range (€36,400 – €40,040 – depending on experience)
  Comparative to £32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
• 12-month contract, with possibility of extension

Role

Based in our Head Office in Kilrush, Co. Clare, you will work with the AMS post-excavation team and archaeological project managers across our network of offices.

You will contribute to the organisation of the post-excavation programme and support Project Managers and the Department Head in the completion of post-excavation stage projects. You will be responsible for:

• liaising with both internal and external specialists
• assisting in project finance tracking and programmes of completion.
• completion of finds and sample processing of small to large scale projects
• providing achievable targets for the processing team that meet project deadlines
• carrying out quality checks of completed processing and data entry
• helping to maintain the processing facilities.

You will also support the Department Head in training junior staff members in finds and environmental processing techniques, following the AMS and NMI post-excavation guidelines.

About You

• 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 IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels
• Experience in commercial fieldwork
• Experience in environmental (tank) and finds processing
• Experience in post-excavation data management
• A full Irish driving licence
• Specialism in archaeological finds (desired)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, under constant review and always current with IAI/CIFA recommendations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 20 days annual leave plus all the Public Holidays (10 per year).
• Company pension scheme after the probation period is completed
• Training and CPD provided
• Paid IAI and/or CIFA membership

Applying

Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to jointheteam@ams-consultancy.com with the subject Post-Excavation Supervisor. We will be reviewing applications on receipt and if suitable candidates apply, we will contact you for an interview. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Mara Tesorieri at mara.tesorieri@ams-consultancy.com for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.

Recruitment Process

Appointments will be made based on demonstrated ability and previous experience. AMS reserves the right to short-list applicants based on the information provided in the CV. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

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Contact details for two referees will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.