PROJECT OFFICER & PROJECT MANAGER

AOC Archaeology Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary under constant review

Ring-fenced annual bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Training budget and time allowance to

Job summary

AOC Archaeology Group in Inverness is seeking a Project Officer / Project Manager to deliver our fieldwork portfolio across northern Scotland and the Islands. The role covers cradle-to-grave project delivery, site set up, reporting and publication, with opportunities to train and mentor junior staff.

You will join a dynamic team in a growing heritage organisation, with a clear career progression path, a flexible working style, and a commitment to professional development and industry best

Qualifications

• Degree level qualifications required or preferred.
• Full UK driving license preferred.
• SMSTS/SSSTS preferred.
• CSCS card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from cradle to grave including site set up, delivery, reporting and publication.
• Train and enthuse junior staff; line manage where appropriate.
• Support the office with the wider portfolio across northern Scotland and the Islands.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Project delivery

Motivated professional

Dynamic individual

Education

Degree level qualifications

Job description

About The Role

Inverness Fieldwork: Project Officer / Project Manager (Permanent and Fixed Term Contracts)

Salary – £31,649 to £46,271

AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. With seven regional offices across the country, over the last five years we have seen our turnover and staff double in size. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation, with accreditations in ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO9001.

About The Role

Inverness Fieldwork: Project Officer / Project Manager (Permanent and Fixed Term Contracts)

Salary – £31,649 to £46,271

AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. With seven regional offices across the country, over the last five years we have seen our turnover and staff double in size. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation, with accreditations in ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO9001.

2026 continues to be an exciting year for our Inverness office, working across northern Scotland and the Islands. As our office grows, we are looking to recruit a Project Officer / Project Manager to help deliver our extensive portfolio. Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of exciting projects from cradle to grave, including site set up, project delivery, reporting and publication. We are looking to appoint ambitious individuals who will help us with our future vision and growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in Fieldwork, delivering AOC’s wide range of projects from small evaluations to large infrastructure projects. It is vital that you are a good team member with a positive and enthusiastic approach to heritage. You will also need to be self-motivating and able to work independently and under your own initiative. You will also be central to training and enthusing those you project and line manage. We encourage our team to grow and in this role you will be supported by a senior member of AOC who will assist in improving your skill set and further your career using our bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix.

• Motivated, professional who is interested in developing their career with a forward-thinking company with high professional standards of work;
• Dynamic individual who will be central to the reputation, future growth and success of the Group;
• Excellent team member;
• Inspirational leader;
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience at supervising and managing commercial projects
• Degree level qualifications;
• Full UK (manual) driving license
• SMSTS / SSSTS (preferred)
• CSCS card (preferred);

• Salary under constant review and always current with industry recommendations;
• Ring-fenced annual bonus scheme;
• Company pension scheme;
• Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences;
• Clear and transparent job progression using AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix;
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Support for research;
• Paid CIFA membership; CSCS card and SSSTS and SMSTS card where required;
• Occupational Health programme;
• Flexible working; and
• TOIL and sickness benefits.