Apprentice Fieldwork Archaeologist

Getting In Limited; Oxford, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Fieldwork Archaeologist! Join a dedicated team to uncover the secrets of the past through hands-on fieldwork excavations. You'll gain invaluable experience working outdoors, learning to excavate and interpret archaeological features while collaborating with skilled professionals. This role promises a dynamic environment where each day brings new discoveries, and you'll be supported with training and resources. Ideal for those with a passion for history and a desire to make a tangible impact in the field of archaeology. If you're ready for a physically engaging and intellectually rewarding journey, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a fulfilling career in archaeology.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation during work weeks

Transport to excavation sites

Subsistence payment of £22.50 per night

All required PPE and tools provided

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Training will be provided with a focus on archaeological techniques and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to archaeological excavations and learn to interpret findings.
• Work with various teams to process and analyze archaeological data.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Physical fitness

Ability to multi-task

Education

Archaeological Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Tools

Trowel

Shovel

Mattock

Job description

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Apprentice Fieldwork Archaeologist

Apply From: 21/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Employer

OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED

Vacancy Description

Under the direction of a mentor, Apprentices will work as part of a team to contribute to the investigation of archaeological sites through fieldwork excavations. The work is based outside, and we work in all weather conditions and in all seasons.

Initially, you will be working on a large excavation in Suffolk, where you will be uncovering archaeology from a range of different time periods. This is a physically demanding role. Starting at 8am and finishing at 4pm, you will learn to manually excavate small and large archaeological features using a range of tools including trowel, shovel and mattock.

You will also learn to interpret and record your features using a range of techniques including photography, context recording sheets and survey drawing techniques.

As well as contributing to site excavations, you will have the opportunity to learn how archaeological findings are processed and interpreted. You will work with our Finds Teams to help process and identify different types of artefacts to learn about the site’s inhabitants and to help date the site and its different phases. You will work with our Geomatics Team to process site surveys and other data to understand the extent and layout of the archaeology and build a picture of our findings.

You will work with our Environmental Team to process soil samples and find clues as to what people ate in the past, and how they lived. You will also work with our Post Excavation Team, to learn the processes of bringing all this data together to create a comprehensive analysis of a site and its inhabitants, and to produce reports and publications.

Because of its rural location, your starting site in Suffolk is classed as ‘away work’, which means you will be provided with transport to the site in Suffolk from whichever office you’re based at (likely to be either Oxford or Cambridge) and be provided with live-in accommodation during the week, with the option to stay through weekends if preferred. Candidates will also be given a subsistence payment of £22.50 per night to contribute to food etc. There will be the possibility to work on ‘home-based’ sites which you can drive to using your own vehicle, or be transported to each day via a work vehicle from the office.

Because of the potentially wide geographical spread of our work, this apprenticeship will require you to be able to travel to our office and be flexible to work on away-based and home-based excavations.

Oxford Archaeology will provide all required PPE and tools for candidates.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Fieldwork Archaeologist

Employer Description

Oxford Archaeology delivers high quality archaeological and heritage services for our commercial partners and the communities in which we operate. We are one of the largest research-led archaeology organisations in Europe, with offices in Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster. We provide a range of services for clients including (but not limited to) archaeological excavation and survey, heritage consultancy, landscape and building studies, heritage burial services, community engagement, research and archiving. As a registered charity, public benefit is at the heart of all our work at Oxford Archaeology. It is important to us to foster an appreciation for the past, make it meaningful to people’s lives today, and ensure it is accessible to everyone - now and forever. We offer a wide range of community focused services and activities to commercial clients, project partners, community groups, educational providers and curious individuals.

Vacancy Location

OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY LTD JANUS HOUSE OXFORD OX2 0ES

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000292567

Key Dates

Apply From

21/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-05 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-03 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Archaeological Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Whilst the majority of training will take place with the employer, you will be required to attend College classes on Teams every Friday during term time.

Learning Provider

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem-solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Creativity, Initiative, Non-judgmental, Patience, Physical fitness, Ability to multi-task.

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