Positions at Newport Medieval Ship Project

Project Officer (2 posts)
Project Assistant(2 posts)
Newport Medieval Ship Project

Work is about to begin on the preliminary recording and cleaning
policy, as part of the development and evaluation for the Newport
Medieval Ship Project. The information gathered over the next six
months will underpin a major grant bid to fund the completion of the
recording and pre-conservation assessment of this remarkable find.
We are looking for two enthusiastic Project Officers and two Project
Assistants to carry out this important development work. These posts
are fixed term for a period of twelve months.

Applications are invited from archaeologists and conservators,
preferably with experience in handling and recording archaeological
timbers. However, considerable support and training will be given as
we seek to build a highly skilled team. Those wishing to be
considered as Project Officers will need to be demonstrate previous
find recording and supervisory experience.

Applicants must be proficient in a range of IT applications and have
good communication skills. A full driving licence is also desirable.

If you would like to discuss details of these posts please telephone
Mike Lewis or Kate Hunter on +44 1633 840064.

You can print an application form and job description at
<URL:http://www.newport.gov.uk/jobs>) or alternatively they are
available by phone on +44 1633 656656 or e-mail ccc [at] newport__gov__uk
quoting the reference number below.

Please return the completed forms to the

    Recruitment Section
    Lifelong Learning and Leisure
    Room 114W
    Newport City Council
    Civic Centre
    Newport NP20 4UR

Closing date: August 20th 2004

Reference number: LEICH20151/LEICH20153

Newport City Council is committed to equality of opportunities and
actively encourages applications from all sections of the community.


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