TRAINEE PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST, PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST, PROJECT SUPERVISOR

York Archaeology; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An archaeological service provider in Nottingham is seeking Trainee Project Archaeologists, Project Archaeologists, and Project Supervisors to conduct various archaeological projects. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, pension schemes, and generous leave policies. A relevant degree is essential for all roles, and experience in fieldwork is required for more senior positions. The roles offer a chance to work on significant heritage sites across the UK, with support for travel and accommodation provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

23 days annual leave, increasing to 28

Uniform provided

Travel and subsistence payments

Discounts at visitor attractions

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in archaeological projects.
• Supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Driving licence required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver archaeological projects from Nottingham office.
• Conduct supervision of excavation and survey.
• Training provided for trainees.

Skills

A degree in archaeology or related discipline

6 months experience within commercial fieldwork

Ability to supervise small to medium sized teams

Full UK driving licence

CIfA membership

Education

Degree in archaeology or related discipline

Job description

About The Role

Title: Trainee Project Archaeologists, Project Archaeologists, Project Supervisors

Location: NOTTINGHAM & SHEFFIELD*

Salary: £24,238 – £29,264 per annum (dependant on role and experience)

Hours of Work: 37 per week

• travel to sites across the UK will be required

Trainee Project Archaeologists: £24,238 per annum

Posts of up to 6 months are available for Graduate Trainees, with good potential for extension following successful completion of the training programme. Trainees (under 6 months experience) will receive one on one training with our supportive, experienced site staff, as well as contact time with our Training Officer, who will monitor overall progression. Skills acquisition and development will be documented in regular meetings with a key contact and measured against key competencies outlined in our Career Development Manual and the BAJR Archaeology Skills Passport. After 6 months, successful trainees will progress to Project Archaeologist grade.

Applicants will be expected to work locally within the region and farther afield, the latter for extended periods of time and involving staying away from home Monday-Friday; accommodation, transport and subsistence funds will be provided.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in archaeology or related discipline and an appropriate level of demonstrable experience

Project Archaeologists: £25,800 per annum

York Archaeology delivers commercial archaeological services from offices at York, Sheffield and Nottingham. The organisation provides world famous heritage attractions with excavation, survey, consultancy, expert conservation services, research and an unmatched commitment to dissemination, engagement and public benefit.

We require additional field staff (Project Archaeologists), operating from our Nottingham office, to deliver a wide range of archaeological projects, including sites of prehistoric, Roman and medieval date, both rural and urban. Permanent contracts are on offer subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probation period, with an immediate start. Applicants will be expected to work locally within the region and farther afield; accommodation, transport and subsistence funds will be provided.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in archaeology or related discipline and an appropriate level of demonstrable experience
• 6 months experience within commercial fieldwork, or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable Criteria:

• A full, UK driving licence would be advantageous, but not essential
• CIfA membership would be advantageous, but not essential
• A First Aid at Work certificate would be advantageous, but not essential

Project Supervisors: £27,051 – £29,264 per annum

We require Project Supervisors to assist Project Officers in implementing agreed programmes of fieldwork within strict time and budgetary constraints. This could include the supervision of small to medium field teams, independent excavation, survey and recording, or elements of post-excavation analysis and reporting.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in archaeology or related discipline and an appropriate level of demonstrable experience
• Experience supervising small to medium sized teams across a varied portfolio of site types, or a willingness to learn
• A full, UK driving licence; and willingness to drive teams and crew vehicles, following successful completion of our driver’s training course

Desirable Criteria:

• CIfA membership would be advantageous, but not essential
• A First Aid at Work certificate would be advantageous, but not essential

Applicants should make clear which position/s they are applying for and demonstrate any relevant experience in their application

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.

• Company pension scheme where the organisation and employee each pay 4.25% of total earnings
• 23 days paid annual leave, rising to 28 days annual leave after five years’ employment, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy back up to 15 additional holidays each year
• Commuting season ticket loans
• Loans to purchase bikes to cycle to work
• Death in Service benefit of twice annual salary for permanent staff
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after two years’ employment
• 100% Professional membership reimbursement (e.g. CIfA)
• Free eye tests for computer users and £50 reimbursement towards the cost of prescribed glasses
• Professional independent Occupational Health support for appropriate referrals
• Access to a free independent and confidential counselling service
• Free admission for staff plus family and friends to our visitor attractions including JORVIK Viking Centre
• 25% discount on merchandise at our attractions
• Discounts to York Archaeology events where applicable
• Travel and subsistence arrangements for staff working away, with subsistence payments for away working of up to £25 per day.
• Uniform or Personal Protective Equipment for relevant roles

Further details on York Archaeology’s 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 email Vicky Owen (Senior Project Manager, Operations) at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

• If suitable candidates are identified prior to the above closing date then the application process may be closed

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