Geophysics Manager

We are currently recruiting for a talented and highly motivated Geophysics Manager to lead our Geophysics team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to shape the activities and direction of our growing Geophysics Department., As well as leading and developing CA's geophysical survey department, you will oversee a portfolio of geophysics projects, managing selected key client accounts. You will also have responsibility for quality assurance of geophysics products, ensuring budgetary control and timescales. With proven experience in managing project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You should be an effective people leader able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills able to build strong working relationships within the team and stakeholders. With proven experience in managing project budgets and delivering results. The successful applicant will offer technical advice to all departments and prepare and assist in the preparation of tenders, survey methodologies and offer advice on appropriate deliverables. In addition, they will help to compile and monitor department budgets, conduct marketing and networking activities, and develop both new and existing clients. Developing new business partners and opportunities will be a key function of the role, as will keeping up to date with industry developments and seeking opportunities to implement these. A full clean driving licence is essential to the role as is the membership of CIfA at MCIfA level or the ability and commitment to achieve this within the first six months in post., To assist in the development and growth of Cotswold Archaeology's new Geophysics Department, establishing high-quality geophysical survey services initially centred on magnetometry and then expanding to resistivity, GPR, and Electromagnetic. To actively seek new opportunities to expand our commercial offering and attract new business opportunities. Keep abreast of the latest developments in Geophysics and fully engaging with them to ensure that CA remains at the forefront of geophysical survey developments.,

• Develop CA's geophysical survey capability.
• Manage staff workload and coordinate with Fieldwork, Geomatics and Research teams.
• Oversee geophysical projects, ensuring projects are delivered to programme and budget and ensuring the quality of all deliverables.
• Ensure safe conduct of surveys and compliance with CA policies.
• Preparation of tenders, as well as providing tender input and advice on methodology, costings and scope.
• Advise colleagues on geophysical capability, application and integration across the company.
• Manage procurement, maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Develop client relationships and identify business opportunities.
• To effectively manage own workload and that of the Geophysics team
• Mentor and train staff.
• Maintain geophysical data standards and archives.
• Implement new technologies and represent CA externally.
• Undertake other duties as deemed appropriate to the role.
  
  Proven experience of managing a broad range of archaeological geophysical survey projects from inception to completion safely, and to deadline.
• Demonstrable experience of geophysical survey data processing, and QA procedures.
• Advanced ICT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access).
• Proven experience in project planning, costing and specification
• Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining high-quality relations with clients.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proven experience in the management and control of resources and project budgets.
• Experience in assuring the quality of projects and reports undertaken by others.
• Administrative skills, including proven ability to maintain accurate records and accounts.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels within the organisation.
• An effective leader able to motivate, guide, and encourage staff.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A full clean manual driving licence.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA level) - or to be attained within six months of joining.
Desirable:
• A knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, and best practice in a commercial environment.
• Experience of all-terrain vehicle and hand cart magnetometry surveys
• Resistivity, GPR or electromagnetic experience.
• Scripting experience.
  
  Cotswold Archaeology is one of the top four suppliers of professional archaeology and heritage services in the UK, carrying out some of the most interesting, complex and largest archaeological and heritage projects across England and Wales. We are a welcoming and sustainable organisation employing 350 staff across our offices in Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes and Needham Market.
Established in Cirencester in 1989, we have over 35 years of delivering truly outstanding archaeological projects for our clients, staff, and the public, with a reputation and market offering which have grown consistently over the years. During this time, the key to our success has been the recruitment and development of our staff, progressing and developing them as our company has grown from a small unit based in the heart of the Cotswolds, to become one of the largest and most respected archaeological practices in the country. Now we want you to be part of our continuing success and growth.

This is a permanent position, working for one of the largest and most respected archaeological companies in the country, offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.,
• Highly competitive salary
• 31 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
• Generous defined contribution pension and life assurance schemes.
• Paid CIfA membership subscription (following qualifying period)
• Overnight accommodation and subsistence when working on away projects.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid company sick pay.