Work Experience
Current Positions
Training and Communications Manager
Archaeology Data Service, University of York
October 2022 – Present
- Oversee strategic development and delivery of external training programmes
- Manage all communication activities and channels for the organisation
- Line manage Training and Communications team, providing leadership and professional development
- Work collaboratively across ADS to integrate training with data stewardship services
- Lead/Representative for ADS on EU funded research projects (ATRIUM, ECHOES, ARTEMIS)
- Support adoption of best practice in research data management across heritage communities
Key Achievements:
- Developed comprehensive training strategy for digital archaeology
- Built training portal infrastructure using modern web technologies
- Established partnerships with heritage sector organisations
- Increased visibility and engagement through strategic communications
Training and Communications Manager
Heritage Science Data Service, University of York
September 2023 – Present
- Lead strategic development for newly established Heritage Science Data Service
- Build training and communications infrastructure for heritage science communities
- Establish new audiences and partnerships within heritage science sector
- Ensure alignment with partner organisations and researcher needs
Prior Positions
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Department of Archaeology, Durham University
March 2020 – October 2022
Project: Monumentality and Landscape: Linear Earthworks in Britain
Responsibilities:
- Database development: PostgreSQL + PostGIS database design and population
- Spatial analysis: Using Least Cost Path analysis to assess mobility across earthworks and landscape
- Lecturer for undergraduate courses: Becoming Roman (ARCH2091) and Archaeology in Britain (ARCH1071)
Key Outputs:
- Comprehensive database of British linear earthworks
- Advanced spatial analysis models (least cost path) for understanding ancient mobility using High performance computing (HPC)
- Conference presentations on earthwork research
Associate Lecturer
School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University
September 2018 – June 2024
- Lecturer on Prehistoric Britain (ARA1028)
- Lecturer on Fieldwork and Archaeological Practice (ARA2012)
- GIS instruction for undergraduate students
Teaching Evaluations:
- ARA1028: 4.4 out of 5 – “Interesting and engaging”
- ARA2012: 4.1 out of 5 – “Very helpful”
Research Associate
School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University
October 2017 – March 2020
Project: Hadrian’s Wall Community Archaeology Project (NHLF funded)
Responsibilities:
- Researcher/spatial analyst including GIS database design and population
- Teaching community volunteers and undergraduate students in:
- Digital recording (GNSS, Total Station, Laser Scanning, Structure from Motion)
- Research and database skills
- Archaeological methodologies
Lecturer (Fixed Term)
Department of Archaeology, Durham University
May 2016 – September 2017
- Delivered lectures on European Iron Age to 50+ undergraduate students
- Taught Discovering World Prehistory (ARCH1121)
Senior Publications Officer / Publications Officer
Cotswold Archaeology
January 2016 – October 2017
Project: ‘Exeter: A Place in Time’ (AHRC/Historic England funded)
- Researcher/contributing author for two-volume monograph
- Trained colleagues in research skills and writing techniques
- Managed post-excavation projects
- Wrote and edited grey literature reports and publication texts
Research Associate
Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester
January 2017 – March 2017
Project: Crisis or Continuity: Hoarding in Iron Age and Roman Britain (AHRC funded)
- Edited project monograph including research and reference checking
- Prepared table/figure lists and final bibliography
- Liaised with project members to complete publication to deadline
Freelance Archaeologist
Self-employed
July 2015 – December 2015
- Operated as archaeological consultant
- Provided expert planning advice to clients
- Undertook archival research and GIS analysis
- Map regression and desk-based assessments
Archaeological Consultant
Heritage Collective
September 2012 – July 2015
- Conducted archaeological assessments and evaluations
- Managed excavation projects
- Produced technical reports and publications
- Client liaison and project management