About
Are you fascinated by the past and looking for a career in commercial archaeology? Do you want to be part of big infrastructure schemes and work on interesting projects?
If so, and have what it takes, are keen to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in archaeology, and in addition, gain a nationally recognised qualification, ‘Level 3 Award in Archaeological Practice’. The Level 3 Certificate in Archaeological Practice is the only vocational qualification currently available for archaeologists. It provides the skills and knowledge required for a career in the historic environment sector.
Salary: £25,036.53 + generous benefits package
Hours: Full time, 37.5h/week
Locations: Working on sites across the UK
Contract Type: 18 month fixed-term contract with a view to extension
Closing Date: 5pm on June 30th 2025
This qualification is suitable for:
- learners with no prior experience
- learners in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- learners not in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- apprentices
- school leavers
- adults returning to education
- degree level academics who wish to acquire the vocational skills and knowledge required by employers in the sector
- would-be archaeologists who are unable, or do not wish, to study at university
- volunteers within an archaeological environment who wish to achieve the qualification to enhance your employment prospects.
Entry
Although there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, learners will likely either already be working, volunteering or have a keen interest in the archaeology sector. Alternatively, learners should have an appropriate level of knowledge and communication skills to meet the requirements of the qualification.
Essential Skills and Qualities:
- Willingness to work away from home
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather
- A “Can do” attitude and willingness to learn
- Good organisational & communication skills
- High level of use of English language
- Full UK manual driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles
The Role
Your work will primarily involve conducting a range of archaeological evaluations and excavations as well as office-based tasks. As part of the fieldwork team you will get involved in several large and exciting projects across central, southern, and eastern England. We have interesting projects including LBA-EIA enclosures and burnt mounds, a potential barrow cemetery, roman occupation and medieval edge of settlement. Working away and travelling in new places is a normal part of this role. When conditions allow for staying away, we will provide you with high-quality accommodation and subsistence.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/06/2025
Salary
£25,036.53 + generous benefits package
Location
This job is located in East of England
How to Apply
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