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Publications Officer – Senior Publications Officer
Cotswold Archaeology. Deliver post-excavation projects from assessment through publication .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in post-excavation analysis, archaeological reporting, and project management within British archaeology. Capable of leading teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality standards in archaeological practices and documentation.
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Post-Excavation AnalysisArchaeological ReportingTeam LeadershipProject ManagementBritish Archaeology Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Post-Excavation ProceduresStratigraphic AnalysisFieldwork ExperienceRisk Assessment PreparationTechnical Report WritingArchaeological Evidence AnalysisProject PlanningBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceDatabase Skills
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsTime-Management SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Computer-Generated Graphics PackagesDatabase SoftwareWord Processing Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (ACIfA Level)
Industry Keywords
British ArchaeologyCommercial FieldworkDeveloper-Led PracticeArchaeological PublicationsExcavation Reports
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver post-excavation projects from assessment through publication
- Prepare research designs, post-excavation assessments, updated project designs and stratigraphic analyses
- Analyse and interpret archaeological evidence and write, compile and edit excavation reports and publication texts
- Liaise with project staff, specialists, subcontractors and clients
- Commission and review specialist and subcontractor reports for technical validity and adherence to commission
- Assure the quality of archaeological understanding, site records, stratigraphic accounts, fieldwork summaries and digital archives
- Oversee compilation of archaeological archives to required standards
- Mentor and develop field staff’s report-writing skills
- Manage personal workload and escalate prioritisation conflicts
- Prepare risk assessments and other health and safety documentation
- Contribute to departmental processes, learning reports and improved working practices
- Promote public awareness of Cotswold Archaeology through displays, publications, website content, media liaison and lectures
- Senior level: lead complex projects and provide technical guidance and quality assurance
- Senior level: assist with project planning, monitoring, budgets and management of the Post-Excavation and Archives team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Sound knowledge of British archaeology
- Substantial experience of post-excavation analysis and publication work within a commercial or research environment
- Experience of post-excavation procedures and practices, including analysis of site records and writing archaeological reports to publication standard
- Knowledge of current archaeological developer-led practice and familiarity with the archaeology of all periods in Britain
- Proven team leadership skills
- Organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to programme work schedules and anticipate, resolve or escalate programme conflicts
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to high standards within tight deadlines
- Six months of commercial fieldwork experience
- Ability to develop others’ reporting skills through training, coaching and mentoring
- Good administrative ability in keeping records and accounts and submitting reports
- Good word processing and database skills
- Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at least ACIfA level, or ability to demonstrate meeting membership requirements; non-members must join immediately upon appointment
- Senior level: proven expertise in post-excavation procedures and archaeological practice
- Senior level: fieldwork experience as Project Leader on a major excavation
- Desirable: experience with computer-generated graphics packages and/or databases
- Desirable: ability to write authoritative academic discussions for archaeological publications
- Full manual driving licence is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free annual flu immunisations
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Professional development and career progression
- Reasonable adjustments and additional recruitment-process support