Archaeologist

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Kemble, Cirencester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

Life insurance

CIfA membership subscription

Sick pay

Accommodation & subsistence

PPE provided

Job summary

Cotswold Archaeology seeks an enthusiastic Archaeologist to join the Fieldwork team in Kemble. The role involves manual excavation, recording features, artefact recovery, and data management, with scope to contribute to evaluation and archive work.

Ideal candidates will have commercial archaeology experience, ability to work to deadlines, and willingness to away work. Salary £28,532–£29,255, six-month FTC, closing 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.
• Previous experience of commercial archaeology.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to undertake away work including some extended away work when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful completion of fieldwork projects, including fieldwalking, evaluation, excavation, finds processing, data entry and archiving.
• Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs, in accordance with CA procedures.
• Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures and recognised industry standards.
• Carry out manual excavation of features accurately and efficiently with a wide variety of tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.
• Deal courteously with sponsors and clients of CA, officers of other bodies and members of the public.
• Create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.
• Assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.
• Undertake all training provided by Cotswold Archaeology applicable to the role.

Skills

Manual excavation

Recording features

Artefact recovery

Stratigraphic matrices

Photography

GPS surveying

Tools

Leica GPS

Job description

Archaeologist - KEMBLE

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

£28,532 - £29,255

Archaeologist

Kemble

Salary £28,532 - £29,255

Fixed-term (six-month) contracts available, with immediate start dates.

What we offer

• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Paid CIfA membership subscription (following qualifying period)
• Company sick pay - prorated for the duration of contract.
• Overnight accommodation and subsistence when working on away projects.
• Personal protective equipment

A full manual driving licence is desirable.

The Details

Archaeologists £28,532 - £29,255 Dependent on Experience

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our existing team. Your core skills and experience should include manual excavation, the recording of archaeological features, proven experience in commercial archaeology and the recovery of artefacts or samples. You should also be able to complete stratigraphic matrices, photograph archaeological features and sites, and compose accurate measured drawings. Familiarity with GPS surveying is desirable.

Closing date: Applications need to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 30th September 2026

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Job Description

Role: Archaeologist

Pay Scale: Scp 9 - 10

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Kemble

Reports to: Project Supervisor

Purpose of role

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the successful completion of fieldwork projects, including fieldwalking, evaluation, excavation, finds processing, data entry and archiving.
• Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs, in accordance with CA procedures.
• Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures and recognised industry standards.
• Carry out manual excavation of features accurately and efficiently with a wide variety of tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.
• Deal courteously with sponsors and clients of CA, officers of other bodies and members of the public.
• Create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.
• Assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.
• Undertake all training provided by Cotswold Archaeology applicable to the role.

Personal specification

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.
• Previous experience of commercial archaeology
• The ability to deal efficiently and courteously with clients of CA, officers of other bodies, members of the public and colleagues,
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to undertake away work including some extended away work when required.

Desirable

• Some demonstrable experience of machine supervision/watching brief undertaken in a commercial context
• The ability to assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.
• Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica GPS/TST.
• Full Manual Driving Licence
• Experience of and confidence in driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.
• Membership of CIfA
• CSCS/EUSR card or equivalent

Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

£28,532 - £29,255