Vacancy ID:
12230
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
University of Leicester Archaeological Services
Vacancy terms:
Part-time, (17.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE) fixed term contract untill 21 September 2032
Salary details:
Grade 5 - £26,707 to £31,236 per annum , pro-rata
Hours per week:
17.5
Advert closes midnight on:
19 Feb 2026

About the role

We are looking for a part time environmental supervisor to join our team. Working with the environmental Project Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the sample processing. This includes flotation, residue sorting, data basing, maintaining inventories and equipment. As well as the ability to meet daily targets set for processing samples, supporting those carrying out the processing and the implementation of safe working practices will be essential. 

About you

Good communication skills and team working are crucial for this role. We are looking for someone with extensive experience of sample processing and who understands the complexities that can arise when dealing with archaeological samples. Good IT skills, especially in Excel, are necessary. A specialism in palaeoenvironmental archaeology and demonstrable experience of report writing will be beneficial.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Alice Forward at [email protected] 

Interviews are anticipated during March
 
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 

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We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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