Archaeological Admin and Archives Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - West Yorkshire Joint Services

West Yorkshire Joint Services

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Archaeological Admin and Archives Assistant for Archaeological Services WYAS, Leeds

Post number:

WYJS:
002-24

Salary:
WY04 - £24,294 - £25,979

Closing date: 9th of Feb 2024 at 17:00

Interviews:
w/c 16th Feb 2024

Archaeological Services WYAS are seeking to appoint an Archaeological Archives, Records and Admin Assistant until the end of the financial year.

This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 6 months.

Archaeological Services WYAS are looking for enthusiastic person with experience of museum archives, practical skills and lots of common sense.

The job will involve getting your hands dirty, with lots of lifting and shifting, cataloguing, labelling and listing of material.

Computer literacy (word and excel) is important.

An interest in archaeology would help you engage with the processes involved, but no formal background in archaeology is required.

Communication skills are important as you will be working in a team.

Applicants for this post will demonstrate enthusiasm, common sense and have a great work ethic.

Our standard week is 37 hours.

As a trainee position, all appropriate supervision, training and feedback will be given. High quality PPE is also provided.

NOTE:
CANVASSING OF, OR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO ANY COUNCILLOR OR SENIOR OFFICER OF WYJS OR THE CONSTITUENT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE

Job Types:
Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Salary:
£24,294.00-£25,979.00 per year

Benefits: