Archaeologist

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid overtime

Holiday entitlement

LGPS pension

Learning & Development

Work-life balance

Away work

Job summary

Worcestershire Archaeology, based at The Hive in Worcester, is seeking an Archaeologist to join our field team for a fixed-term contract of six months. You will work on commercial field projects across the West Midlands, with opportunities for training and development.

Role requires PCIfA accreditation or equivalent fieldwork experience; 37 hours per week; salary £27,709–£29,071 per annum, and benefits including overtime, generous holiday entitlement, and LGPS pension.

Qualifications

• PCIfA accreditation or equivalent level of relevant commercial fieldwork experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in excavation, survey and recording of a wide range of archaeological sites.
• Opportunity to engage in post-excavation work and development leading to promotion.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Job description

Job Title: Archaeologist

Salary: £27,709 - £29,071 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Location: Hive, Worcester

Team: Worcestershire Archaeology

Fixed Term Contract (6 months initial)

The role:

Worcestershire Archaeology is looking for Archaeologists to join our busy field team, working on projects across the West Midlands and beyond. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality fieldwork for over 40 years, we are seeking new team members to help us meet continuing demand for our commercial services.

We offer a great opportunity for people to develop a career in an innovative and friendly environment in which many of our current team have benefitted from our CIfA accredited NVQ trainee scheme or from internal promotion. We are based at The Hive, in the centre of Worcester (www.thehiveworcester.org), an award-winning building providing a unique combination of a public and university library, and archive and archaeological services under one roof.

Our archaeologists are involved in the excavation, survey and recording of a wide range of archaeological sites. We also seek to involve all staff in a range of other tasks (including post-excavation), so you'll get a chance to develop your career and build a platform for promotion. PCIfA accreditation or an equivalent level of relevant commercial fieldwork experience is required.

For further information please contact: Robin Jackson. 01905 844866. [e-mail]

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Fully paid overtime: Including travel time to and from all sites
• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:A review and development scheme underpinning our proven track record of training, retaining and promoting staff.
• Work/life balance:A range of measures are available to promote a good work/life balance. Worcester's a great place to live and the majority of our projects are locally based, so you'll get plenty of time to enjoy making your home here.
• Away work: Some away work will be required with high quality accommodation and subsistence provided as standard.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 15 November 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 7th December 2026

Attached documents

Archaeologist JD and PS (SC4 - 2024).pdf