GEOARCHAEOLOGISTS – ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR/SUPERVISOR/PROJECT OFFICER

Oxford Archaeology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading archaeological practice is seeking Geoarchaeologists for positions at various levels in Oxford, Cambridge, and Lancaster. The role involves fieldwork, data analysis, and project leadership, offering competitive salaries and extensive career development opportunities. Join a respected organization committed to quality and collaboration in archaeology.

Benefits

Company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive employee welfare policies

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in geoarchaeology.
• Membership of CIfA or eligibility is essential.
• A clean driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and lab assessments.
• Collaborate with teams in project execution.
• Lead medium-sized projects as a Supervisor or Project Officer.

Skills

Geoarchaeological experience

Collaboration

Data integration and analysis

Education

CIfA membership

Tools

GIS

Rockworks

Job description

About The Role

Permanent appointment

GEOARCHAEOLOGISTS

Required For Oxford, Cambridge And Lancaster

Project Officer £35,250 – £40,804

Supervisor £31,212-£33,577

Assistant Supervisor £28,720 – £29,562

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. Our size and reputation ensure that we work on the most exciting and varied range of projects and can offer real opportunities for long term employment and career development. We have offices in Oxford, Lancaster and Cambridge and are a registered charity. We are interested in hearing from applicants at varying stages in their career. We will make appointments at the upper end of the salary range for those with the right skills and experience

Due to an expanding work programme Oxford Archaeology are looking to employ additional geoarchaeologists at a range of levels to work on a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects. You will be working within a team of highly qualified specialists from a range of disciplines, committed to promoting a holistic and integrated approach to archaeological, palaeoenvironmental and landscape investigation. OA are committed to inclusivity and collaboration, working cross-sector with both commercial and academic partners, and have a reputation for quality, innovation, and digital enterprise.

We welcome applications at Assistant Supervisor grade from motivated and talented field or palaeoenvironmental archaeologists in the early stages of their career with some element of geoarchaeological experience who aspire to diversify their skillset or specialise. We are also looking to appoint experienced geoarchaeologists at Supervisor and Project Officer grade, to take on a leading role on some of our medium sized projects, and larger more complex infrastructure projects. Candidates at Supervisor grade and above will have the opportunity to work out of any of our three regional offices. Candidates at Assistant Supervisor grade will be based in Oxford during the initial six months although other locations and work on ‘away-based’ sites will be considered where appropriate mentorship can be arranged.

Our work typically includes desk-based assessments, landform mapping and predictive deposit modelling, borehole, auger and test pit surveys, site visits and sampling during evaluation trenching and excavations, as well as post-excavation lab assessment, analysis and reporting for publication. Integration and analysis of data using geological modelling software (Rockworks) and GIS, alongside OA’s WebMap and Digital Recording System, is an important aspect of our work. OA is committed to staff development, offering long-term career progression through in-house training and mentorship.

The activities, level of work and responsibilities will be dependent on experience, qualifications and individual specialisms. Geoarchaeologists generally work in the field (including ‘away based’ sites) as well as undertaking office-based duties. and typically operate in collaboration with OA’s field and PX teams in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures and under operational management of OA’s Head of Geoarchaeology.

Applicants should be members, or eligible for membership, of CIfA at the appropriate level. A clean UK driving license and a willingness to drive company vehicles is essential at all levels. In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary range, appointments will be made on the basis of demonstrated ability, previous experience and CIfA membership if appropriate.
• A company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions. Employees with 10 years of employment or in project management roles gaining access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is one of the few remaining defined benefit schemes in the UK.
• We also offer many other opportunities for career progression including placements and specialist training in all areas of the business, including finds, environmental, archives, post-excavation, burials, community engagement, heritage management, historic buildings, geomatics, geoarchaeology and contracts.
• Generous annual leave from 21 days (depending on spinal salary point/years of service) plus 3 concessionary days between Christmas and New Year (not including public holidays).
• Subsistence payment of £23.50 per night (tax free) and free, no sharing in single rooms (usually B & B or self-catering) for away-based projects.
• Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked including travelling time where you are the ‘responsible’ person or driver.
• We pay 100% of CIfA subscription fees.
• Free, high quality personal protective equipment (inc. full breathable waterproofs, fleece etc).
• Comprehensive care for employee welfare through a number of policies, including: the AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Premier, generous paid sick leave, a network of mental health first aiders, and personal accident insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
  
  

For further information on the position requirements please visit our website https://www.oxfordarchaeology.com/careers

If you would like to discuss the role and opportunities on offer, please contact in complete confidence [e-mail]

If You Would Like To Be Part Of a Respected And Established Organisation At The Forefront Of British Archaeology Please Apply By Completing An Application Form

https://surveys.oxfordarchaeology.com/index.php/967128

Please attach a CV and covering letter with your application and an indication which grade you are applying for.

Closing Date: 13th July 2025

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and interviews will take place either on Teams, or at Janus House, Oxford, OX2 0ES, from the week commencing 21st July 2025.

Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the requirements to live and work in the UK, as set out by UK Visa and Immigration – see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

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