PROJECT OFFICER

York Archaeology; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join York Archaeology as a Project Officer (Fieldwork) in Nottingham, where you will lead archaeological projects and deliver them to client satisfaction. This role requires independent work, strong leadership, and project management skills, with accommodation provided for offsite work.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading archaeological projects.
• Ability to deliver projects within budgets and timescales.
• Demonstrable report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver various archaeological field projects effectively.
• Work independently with guidance from project managers.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project Planning

Report Writing

Education

CIfA Membership (preferred)

Job description

About The Role

Project Officer (Fieldwork)

NOTTINGHAM

Permanent Contract

Salary: £29,751 – £36,286 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Hours of Work: standard 37-hour week

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Officer to join the York Archaeology team in Nottingham (formerly Trent & Peak Archaeology).

York Archaeology is the trading name for the delivery of commercial archaeological services for York Archaeological Trust (YAT). The Trust combines world famous heritage attractions, with excavation, survey, consultancy, expert conservation services, research and an unmatched commitment to dissemination, engagement and public benefit.

We are building on the vision that led from the Coppergate excavation to the Jorvik Viking Centre, DIG, and the annual Viking Festival (https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk), with a pioneering spirit of innovation to deliver benefits from archaeology and cultural heritage.

To help in our mission we are looking for a Project Officer with the character and skills to deliver commercial contracts cost-effectively and to the satisfaction of clients. We are looking for someone who also has the ambition and drive to use this platform of discovery to help build the connections to secure positive social impacts through our shared heritage.

If you feel you have demonstrable relevant experience and skills, or indeed untapped potential and are ready for a change, get in touch and explore the possibilities.

You

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, diligent and experienced Project Officer to join our field team. You will work largely independently, with guidance from our project managers, to set up and deliver various types of archaeological field project within set budgets and timescales. You will have demonstrable leadership, project planning and report-writing skills which you will be able to apply in challenging environments. A significant part of this role involves working away from home for long periods of time, for which accommodation will be provided.

As a CIfA Registered Organisation (RO), CIfA membership is encouraged amongst staff and would be advantageous to applicants.

What We Offer

An opportunity to help deliver the vision and become part of a ground-breaking adventure to push the boundaries of what archaeology and cultural heritage can offer in the UK and beyond.

Further details on the Trusts Recruitment, Rewards and Benefits can be found at –

https://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/jobs

A full job description and person specification are available at – https://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/jobs

Application: Please send a CV and Covering Letter to Kate Brown (Office Manager) [e-mail]

If you would like to become part of a forward-looking, professional and friendly team then we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion please contact Vicky Owen (Senior Operations Manager) on 07506 920393.

Closing date: 5pm 30th June 2025*

• If a suitable candidate is identified prior to the above closing date then the application process may be closed.
  
  

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