Salary range: £24,886 - £26,405 (Pay award pending April 2025)
Full-time 12-month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension
Reference: SHEFFWK.02.25
Closing date for applications: 21 March 2025
Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.
Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have a chance to be part of a variety of exciting projects in the North of England offering an opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience working on complex and high-profile archaeological projects.
The role – what’s involved?
We are looking for someone with a degree or other qualification (such as Apprenticeship, NVQ or CIfA recognised training scheme completion) in archaeology or a related subject, with a keen interest in British Archaeology. You’ll be responsible for excavating and recording archaeological features and deposits and will be comfortable taking direction from a supervising archaeologist. You’ll have excellent communication skills and will enjoy working as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated in order to meet deadlines.
For those new to archaeology, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in fieldwork archaeology. If you have more experience, this is an opportunity to develop your expertise while working for an organisation that can provide access to some of the most interesting sites in the UK. You will need the ability to work away from home during the week and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Main responsibilities:
* Developing skills in identifying, investigating, excavating, recording and interpreting archaeological features and deposits.
* Being committed to and following health, safety and wellbeing methodologies and policies on site.
* Working collaboratively with the archaeological team.
* Self-checking of initial site data.
* Ensuring work is completed to deadline and of a high standard.
What can you look forward to?
Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair and inclusive working environment.
We offer:
* 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service.
* Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year.
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 6.5%.
* Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary.
Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits
* Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility.
* Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1.
* 5 days of carers leave.
* Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable.
* Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress.
* AIG SmartHealth – round-the-clock support for you and your family.
Sustainability and other benefits
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed.
* High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
* Free transport from regional offices to sites.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process.
Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
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