Curatorial E Archaeologist

Curatorial E - Archologist

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Curatorial E (SO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

·       Pay Rate - £19.59 per/hr

·       Location – DAERA, Marine and Fisheries Data & Evidence

·       Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

·       Hours – 37 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

One Curatorial E Archaeologist post within DAERA Marine & Fisheries Division. The post will be dedicated to working on a specialist project on Potentially Polluting Wrecks (PPWs). The post will provide support to a Senior Marine Archaeologist. 

Responsibilities will include: 

·       Identification of shipwrecks which may contain potentially environmentally polluting material utilising desk-based sources.

·       A preliminary desktop wreck risk prioritisation.

·       A single wreck assessment case study.

·       Recommendations with regard to future wreck management and intervention in NI waters from a cultural heritage perspective.

·       Ensuring that managed tasks are completed within deadline and budget.

·       Liaising with relevant professional colleagues and attending meetings; and

·       Project results dissemination and report writing.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

·      An honours degree in archaeology, or in a relevant subject such as geography, environmental or marine science.

·       GIS experience.

AND

·       A full current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive vehicles in Northern Ireland.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

It would be beneficial if candidates can demonstrate 2 years post graduate experience of working with historical sources and GIS. This includes, but is not limited to:

·      Experience of using the Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) for research purposes and working with the related catalogues and databases, and / or experience of cataloguing and archiving.

·      Database and GIS experience; ability to digitise in GIS.

·      Topographic data manipulation and interpretation experience; prior experience using multibeam data beneficial.

·      Knowledge of marine & coastal heritage features.

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected].  

As a registered body, Cpl adhere to the Access NI code of practice which is available to view here

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.