IFA Workplace Learning Bursary - Worcestershire HER Staffordshire & West Midlands

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Salary: £ 13854

Salary - Local Government Scale 2, £13854 per annum

Duration: 12 months fixed term

Start Date: October/November 2006

Applications are invited for an HLF-funded IFA Workplace Learning Bursary within Worcestershire's Historic Environment Record. The placement will offer a dedicated individual an opportunity for intensive engagement in the work of an HER under the supervision of the HER manager within a friendly and flexible working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that is building on the innovative work that has been undertaken over the past eight years - www.worcestershire.gov.uk/archaeology

The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to work both on individual projects and as a team within a large archaeological service. He/She will be in the perfect position to acquire proven professional training and experience, and to develop a wider understanding of professional archaeology in England. The role will involve assisting with the creation of an index, within the HER, of all the artefacts recovered from the county, and undertaking a GIS based project to enhance the resources within the HER. This will include analysing and reporting on the projects undertaken. There may also be an opportunity to use the experience gained in this placement towards a vocational qualification in archaeological practice.

Applicants will have a degree in archaeology or related subject or the equivalent, at least one years experience as a field archaeologist and knowledge of Historic Environment Records. Practical experience of GIS and finds related work is desirable. WCC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Worcestershire County Council’s Historic Environment and Archaeology Service is located on the pleasant campus of the University of Worcester (Woodbury, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ).

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th September 2006

Interviews will be held on: Week beginning 25th September 2006

Contact the Historic Environment Record Manager, Victoria Bryant, on 01905 855494 or vbryant@worcestershire.gov.uk for informal enquiries. For further information and application forms contact Mo Bogaard on 01905 855455 or mbogaard@worcestershire.gov.uk

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