AOC Archaeology Group
ARCHAEOLOGISTS: FIELDWORK
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About The Role
Archaeologists: Fieldwork & Deliverables London & South
Salary Range
Archaeologists £29,307 to £31,200 subject to experience
AOC Archaeology is a prominent, rapidly expanding heritage company in the UK. With seven regional offices nationwide, we have doubled our turnover and staff over the past five years. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation with ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO9001 certifications.
The Role
Archaeologists £29,307 – £31,200
Working As Part Of a Supportive Field Team, You Will Assist With The Delivery Of a Wide Range Of Archaeological Projects, Including
- Archaeological evaluation and excavation
- Field recording and context documentation
- Survey and site preparation
- Finds recovery and processing
Why AOC London and South?
The London and South office is extremely busy with a range of projects, including infrastructure projects, evals, and watching briefs within the M25, as well as linear schemes, trial trenching, mitigation, and watching briefs in surrounding counties. The range of archaeological activity on these sites is vast, including Neolithic, Iron Age, Roman, medieval and post-medieval periods.
The Team is also undergoing a period of renewal and expansion, with a new Head of Fieldwork and new Project Managers. It is an exciting time to join us as we look to build a stable team for the long-term expansion in the region.
What’s different about AOC?
AOC is a private company: its owners are directors who are hands-on across regions, managing the business and projects. The ownership model has resulted in:
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- Financial stability – and staff bonuses
- AOC has made a profit every year for more than a
- AOC staff have received at least one bonus every year for eight years.
- Salaries are under constant review and always current with sector recommendations.
- TOIL is accrued for travel over one hour; increasing the amount of annual leave by as much as an extra week or two each year for permanent staff. Travel over an hour is paid for fixed-term contracts.
- AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix, training and incremental pay bands
- Outlines clear step-by-step requirements for progressing your career.
- Progression within grades also brings an increase in salary; these are in addition to annual pay awards or bonuses. Progression between grades is encouraged but dependent on business needs.
- All staff have allocated non-mandatory training time to aid progression and support staff to undertake research, attend conferences and other CPD events.
- AOC has a training team dedicated to supporting staff to develop.
- Regional first approach to fieldwork Each office prioritises winning and undertaking work in the region it is based in. Staff are primarily recruited to work in that region.
- Social Value is at the heart of what we do AOC chooses to place social value at the heart of its operations not to meet charitable objectives but because it is what we believe.
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Additional Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave plus a loyalty bonus.
- Company pension scheme.
- Full PPE (compliant with all current industry and Govt advice).
- Accommodation and subsistence (compliant with all current industry and Govt advice) will be provided if working away from home, including weekends when required.
- Comprehensive Welfare Scheme for Employees, including Employee Assistance Programmes, Medicash Health Insurance scheme, Occupational Health support, generous sick leave, and over 50 Trained Mental Health First aiders.
- Paid CIFA membership; SSSTS and SMSTS where required.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Staff-led Committees, including the Employee Representative Committee, H&S Committee and Social Committees; the Social Committee has an annual budget, including a morale fund for those days when everyone needs a boost.
Applying
Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to james.andrews@aocarchaeology.com. We will be reviewing applications on receipt and if suitable candidates apply, we will be interviewing immediately. The overall closing date for applications is Friday the 28th of August 2026.
If you would like any further information about this post, please contact James Andrews at the email address above. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.
AOC Archaeology Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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