Marine Archaeological Project Officer (Marine Planner)

Archaeological Research Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading archaeological firm in the UK is hiring Archaeologists for various project levels with immediate start opportunities. Candidates should have field project experience, knowledge of UK archaeology, and the ability to write clearly. Responsibilities include delivering projects and completing post-excavation tasks. A strong commitment to team work and the company’s health and safety culture is essential. The firm offers competitive salaries, training commitment, and a range of employee benefits including generous leave and pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sector-leading training and career progression

Health cash plan

Discounts on health, fitness, and entertainment

Attractive pension contribution

Life assurance cover

28 days annual leave

Accommodation for away work

Qualifications

• Experience in field projects.
• Ability to contribute to post-excavation work.
• Sound knowledge of UK archaeology.
• Ability to write accurate, clear English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of projects while accountable to the Project Officer or Projects Manager.
• Organise and run field projects.
• Complete post-excavation work and produce high-quality reports.

Skills

Team working ability

Enthusiasm

Drive to complete tasks

Survey and IT skills

Job description

About the role

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Archaeologists at Archaeological Officer, Assistant Project Officer and Project Officer levels for work on a variety of projects around the UK, attached to one of our offices. We have positions available for an immediate start. We particularly welcome candidates for our Bedford office.

Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology and a business‑focussed professional service? We are looking for highly motivated and competent individuals with a drive to get projects completed on time. We are looking for organised and efficient people with a range of experience. Successful candidates will have good team‑working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of the project. They will have experience of taking part in field projects, contributing to post‑excavation work, a sound knowledge of UK archaeology and the ability to write accurate, clear English.

Responsibilities include delivering a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to the relevant Project Officer or Projects Manager. Survey and IT skills will be an advantage. For more senior positions (Assistant Project Officer and Project Officer levels) you need to be an effective leader, motivator and manager of a team. You need to be a highly competent field archaeologist, with experience of organising and running field projects, completing post‑excavation work and producing high quality reports for a wide range of projects.

You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly business‑focused culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sector‑leading commitment to training and career progression
• Member of the Company's health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• Attractive pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.