Carrying out finds processing duties (washing (by hand, in water), marking (by hand), basic identification (of material and artefact type), quantification (by count and weight) and cataloguing on SharePoint databases, bagging and boxing, including the preparation of box indices.

Maintaining information on the Finds, Environmental and Assessment Manager database.

Moving finds boxes around the processing facility, and to/from other storage locations, museums, external specialists etc. Mechanical lifting aids will be used where appropriate, but some manual handling will be required.

Helping stock take finds processing and packaging equipment (e.g. bags, boxes, etc)

Ensuring that all finds processing follows Wessex Archaeology guidelines or those of the recipient museum as appropriate.

Maintaining awareness of individual museum requirements for finds recording and packaging

Maintaining an awareness of current and developing standards and good practice in the treatment of archaeological artefacts

You will have an interest in archaeological finds and preferably some experience of finds processing and basic identification, although training and development in this as part of the job. You will need to be organised and methodical, able to pay good attention to detail and have good communication skills. You should be happy working both within a team and on your own initiative., Working knowledge of, basic finds skills (processing, recording and recognition)

Professional approach to work, colleagues, other professionals, clients and the public

Understanding and knowledge of safe working practices, legislation, regulations and their practical implementation

Knowledge of the methods of archaeological investigation, recording systems and research

Understanding of the importance and significance of archaeological data, Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 6.5%.

Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility.

Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service.

Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress.