Subject Centre for History,
Classics and Archaeology
ENGLISH HERITAGE PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS IN CONSERVATION (EPPIC) –
Date: 12-March-2010
Six one-year professional work placements for 2010/11 are now available under the English Heritage EPPIC scheme. These placements will provide work-based learning opportunities in specialisms related to the historic environment. Placements are provided and supervised by English Heritage and administered by the IfA. The placements are designed for those with some experience of historic environment practice, but who have not yet had the opportunity to develop more specialist skills and competencies, and may contribute towards an appropriate vocational qualification.
The following placement posts are now available
Post title |
Location |
Aerial Survey |
Swindon |
Archaeological Survey and Investigation |
Cambridge |
Archaeological Science |
Portsmouth |
Zooarchaeology |
Portsmouth |
Survey of London/Architectural Graphics |
London |
Finds (hosted by Wessex Archaeology) |
Salisbury |
Placement holders will be paid £16,049 fixed term for 12 months. An additional percentage for London weighting applies to placements based in London. An employers’ pension contribution of 6% of salary will also made. Successful candidates will be, or will be expected to become members of an appropriate professional institute.
- Ideally, you will have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) with 6-18 months post-graduate work experience in UK historic environment practice.
- You may have a post-graduate qualification or comparable practical experience in a heritage discipline
- You will be looking for an opportunity to diversify into a new branch of the profession or to enhance skills you have already gained.
- English Heritage and the Institute for Archaeologists value diversity and seek to enhance diversity within the historic environment professions
Further details, including job descriptions, person specifications and instructions for applicants can be downloaded from the IfA website by following the links from the news page www.archaeologists.net/ If you require paper copies, please contact admin@archaeologists.net or call 0118 378 6446.
Closing date: 5pm on 12 March 2010
Interview dates: 25-31 March 2010
Start date: All placements will start in May or June 2010