Welcome to CBA London
The London Regional Group of the CBA was set up in Spring 2008 in order to act as point of reference for all Londoners interested in the past. It also seeks to be a robust advocate for archaeology within London’s unique political apparatus. The CBA now has a way for archaeology to inform and enrich the political and cultural life of Londoners in the bustling multicultural capital city. Being the location of large institutions like the British Museum, being at the centre of massive and continuous development, and administrations like the London Assembly and the Mayor each, in their own way, require a tailored and energetic response from archaeologists in the capital.
CBA London’s Board of Trustees draws from new and existing expertise from the archaeological sector in the city. The CBA is best placed to be the one organisation to can act as a hub for the likes of the Society of Antiquaries, the Museum of London, esteemed local societies like London and Middlesex Archaeological Society and many others.
In time, CBA London hopes to host lectures and seminars, assist public participation in excavation and conservation as well as supporting various other innovative ways of raising the profile of archaeology in the city. A city of 7.5m people with an internationally significant heritage now has its own CBA regional group. Only the future will tell whether we can do justice to this past.
What's new: CBA London are recruiting!
We are recruiting an assistant to work with the group’s Trustees, build on their contacts, expertise and experience, and equip the group with the knowledge base that will help it to flourish.
We need someone who is experienced, self-motivated and flexible enough to work on a range of projects and priorities, from developing high profile campaigns on policy issues to coordinating participation in the Festival of British Archaeology, from undertaking research to devising training events. We expect that the assistant will be educated to degree level and have an understanding of how commercial and amateur archaeology works in the UK. Strong communication and computer skills will be needed.
The post will be based in central London, with employment under the auspices of the CBA, and will initially be for a period of six months, working on average one day a week. This may be extended if resources are available.
Pay: £110 per day (equivalent to £13.75 per hour)
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 17th February 2010
Interviews will be held on the afternoon of Thursday 4th March.
The job description and person specification (MS Word file) can be downloaded here.
To apply please provide a CV with a covering letter, and the names and contact details of two referees. This may be sent by email to James Doeser, CBA London Secretary, or by post to James Doeser, CBA London c/o The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH.
