Project Archaeologist

Looking for an opportunity to expand your archaeological experience?

Joining as a Project Archaeologist for Past to Present is an exciting opportunity to further your experience as an archaeologist, working with a skilled and motivated team, partaking in both commercial and community work.

Your role with Past to Present Archaeology will entail a variety of types of archaeological fieldwork, including evaluation and excavation, as well as supporting our post-excavation team in digitisation of plans and sections, finds processing and community events.

Starting salary:  £20,500

• Perform a range of fieldwork tasks in the commercial sector
• Excavation of sites in both urban and rural settings
• Competently interpret and record archaeological features
• Effectively record finds and take samples
• Partake in supporting and guiding development of trainees on site
• Competency in use of GPS (training can be given)
• Contribute to post-excavation work

• A degree in archaeology, or equivalent academic knowledge and practical ability
• Minimum of 6 months commercial archaeological experience
• A full clean driving licence is desirable

• 4% Pension Contribution (increasing to 5% from January 2022)
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• 50% contribution to annual CIfA membership