Archaeologists
Kemble
Salary: £27,435 - £28,130 dependent on experience
Fixed-term (six-month) contracts available, with immediate start dates.
Cotswold Archaeology is one of the largest and most respected archaeological practices in the country, employing over 350 professional staff and carrying out some of the most interesting, complex and largest archaeological and heritage projects across England and Wales.
We are seeking promising, talented and experienced archaeologists and trainees across all four of our offices to assist in a range of exciting archaeological projects, spanning many different time periods. With a strong ongoing portfolio of fieldwork, we are looking for hard-working and dedicated individuals to join our team.
Cotswold Archaeology has projects located in the vicinity of our offices. There will also be a requirement to be rostered on away projects, where we will provide accommodation and the opportunity to accrue lieu and overtime.
Where away work is required, good quality accommodation will be provided, along with subsistence payments (£24 per each night spent away).
What we offer:
* 30 days annual leave (including statutory holidays) - please note that the annual leave allowance will be prorated for the duration of contract.
* Employer contribution to pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Paid CIfA membership subscription (following qualifying period)
* Company sick pay after qualifying period.
* A generous lieu scheme operated for all driving time, and time spent in excess of 45 minutes each way as a passenger, outside of the normal 7.5 hour working day (accumulate up to 10 days additional lieu time annually)
* Overnight accommodation and subsistence when working on away projects
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a network of mental health first aiders across the organisation.
* Personal protective equipment
Please note all salaries quoted are annual equivalents based on a 37.5-hour week. We are unable to offer contracts based solely on the provision of 7 days a week accommodated away work being available.
A full manual driving licence is desirable for Archaeologists.
Membership of the CIfA at PCIfA level is desirable, as is possession of a current and valid CSCS Health and Safety Card or CSCS test pass. Although new CSCS cards are not currently being issued to the archaeological sector, successful applicants without a current and valid CSCS card or test pass, will be expected to pass the CITB HS&E Operatives Test, which will be arranged and paid for by CA.
Personal protective equipment will be issued for the duration of employment.
The Details:
Archaeologists (£27,435 - £28,130) Dependent on Experience
We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our existing team. Your core skills and experience should include manual excavation and recording of archaeological features, and the recovery of artefacts or samples. You should also be able to complete stratigraphic matrices, photograph archaeological features and sites, and compose accurate measured drawings. Familiarity with GPS surveying is desirable.
Closing date: Applications need to be submitted by Friday 16th May 2025; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and making offers where possible.
CA is an inclusive employer and will take into consideration any adjustments needed to support you. If you should require any additional support related to neurodiversity or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk.
COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY
JOB SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Archaeologist
Responsible to: Project Leaders
Purpose: To undertake archaeological field investigations, including manual excavation and the collection and recording of data, under the direction of a designated Project Leader.
Main Activities:
1. Contribute to the successful and safe conduct of fieldwork projects, including fieldwalking, evaluation, excavation, finds processing, data entry and archiving.
2. Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs, in accordance with Cotswold Archaeology (CA) procedures and recognised industry standards.
3. Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures and recognised industry standards.
4. Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via Learning Reports, feedback to Committee Representatives and/or project leaders, and discussion at performance reviews.
5. Carry out such other duties commensurate with responsibilities as CA may determine from time to time.
Personal Specification:
Essential:
1. Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.
2. The ability to deal efficiently and courteously with sponsors and clients of CA, officers of other bodies and members of the public.
3. Ability to create and maintain accurate and well-organised administrative records.
Desirable:
1. Some demonstrable experience of machine supervision/watching brief undertaken in a commercial context.
2. The ability to assist in the training and supervision of Trainee Archaeologists.
3. Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica GPS/TST.
4. Full Manual Driving Licence.
5. Experience of driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.
6. Membership of CIfA.
7. CSCS/EUSR card.
8. Ability and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
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