Trainee Archaeologist

Our trainee programme offers a well-structured career development path to becoming a professional archaeologist.

Trainees who successfully complete the scheme and demonstrate the aptitude and enthusiasm to develop their careers at Past to Present Archaeology will be offered permanent or fixed-term contracts at Project Archaeologist level.

Starting salary:  £21,000

• Excavate and interpret a range of archaeological features
• Learn how to competently record archaeological features
• Develop an understanding of fieldwork processes across both commercial and research projects
• Develop an understanding of different geologies, site stratigraphy and matrices
• Take publication quality site photographs
• Identifying and categorise a range of archaeological materials
• Receive training in GIS
• Undertake post-excavation reporting tasks – such as producing context summaries, digitising plans and sections, and preparing figures for reports
• Gain an understanding of how each stage of the archaeological process contributes to the overall project

• A degree in archaeology, or equivalent academic knowledge and practical ability
• A full clean driving licence and own vehicle is a requirement of this role

• Pension Contribution
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• 50% contribution to annual CIfA membership