Operations Coordinator Senior Operations Coordinator

Our Archaeology and Historic Building business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing historic environment consultancy and fieldwork services throughout the planning process from pre-land acquisition to the discharge of planning conditions. As a result of our success in fieldwork services we are seeking anOperations Coordinator/ Senior Operations Coordinator on a fixed-time (6 month contract) basis. We are looking for a fieldwork Operations Coordinator to assist with logistics focused on deployment geomatics post-excavation and archives. This is a hybrid home and office-basedrole and the location of the positions can be flexible but it is expected that the successful candidates will be based out of either our Romsey Boxworth or Derby offices. The successful candidates will join a team of professionals who work closely with colleagues in other disciplines such as Ecology Planning and Landscape. Immediate appointments will be available.

The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing large scale trial trench evaluations strip map and record and detailed excavations to a high standard;
• Assisting with geoarchaeological fieldwork under the supervision of our geoarchaeologist;
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations archaeological fieldwork reports publication reports and collated project archives for large-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation planning policy and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS staff and inter alia on-site subcontractors Principal Contractors Curators other stakeholders and members of the public in a collaborative and supportive environment on and off-site;
• To represent ADAS Archaeology in a professional diligent and courteous manner at all times;
• To ensure that health safety and wellbeing methodologies documentation and policies are prepared understood and followed by the archaeological team to ensure a safe working environment;
• Producing Risk Assessments Dynamic Risk Assessments and site audits as required; and
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard delivered on time meets project profit targets is delivered to the Clients satisfaction and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork 5 years ;
• ACIfA accreditation or higher grade with CIfA;
• Excellent communication and motivational skills and a positive attitude;
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping including sound knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports;
• Proven ability for archaeological supervision of plant;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers;
• Full clean UK driving licence;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training SSSTS off-road driving plant marshalling asbestos awareness etc.);
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• Experiencing presenting the results of archaeological investigations to both professional and lay audiences; and
• Experience supporting community engagement and other outreach initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to 32905 to 45182 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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ADAS is the UKs largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016 we offer high-quality research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our clients unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we will formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.

As well as agricultural research and consultancy ADAS provides ecology arboriculture archaeology planning and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility transport infrastructure government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients thereby ensuring that we provide a practical reliable and responsive service.

ADAS is part of the RSK Group a leading integrated environmental engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business capable of weathering external challenges while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning our philosophy has remained the same: employ develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues growth. Were committed to preserving RSKs people-first culture promoting innovation and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

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