Headland Archaeology
Assistant Supervisors (Fieldwork)
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Assistant Supervisors (Fieldwork)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Department: Fieldwork
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Field Based
Compensation: £29,032 / year
Description
Locations: Edinburgh, Hereford, Silsoe, Cleckheaton or Boxworth. We will also consider candidates based at RSK Group offices, including Romsey, Didcot and Manchester. Regular travel to sites across the UK will be required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm on 30th September 2026.
Are you fascinated by the past and looking to further your career in commercial archaeology? Do you want to be part of big infrastructure schemes, and supervise interesting projects?
This is an excellent opportunity, if you are looking to expand your knowledge in commercial archaeology, improve your skills and be part of a team who delivers high quality archaeological work.
Why Should You Apply?
We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:
- Unique knowledge and expertise. For the past 30 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
- Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
- Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
- Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
- Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
- Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.17,000 employees and c.230 environmentally lead companies.
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The Role
We are looking to recruit dedicated, results-driven individuals, available to start immediately. Ideally you would have reasonable experience in British commercial archaeology, or relevant European commercial experience.
This is an intermediary position to help develop future Project Supervisors. You will buddy up with existing Supervisors and Project Officers to learn the job which includes to undertake a wide range of tasks for archaeological investigation, and field-based surveys and excavations, as well as research, analysis, and reporting. As part of the fieldwork team you will get involved in several large and exciting projects across central, southern, and eastern England. Working away and travelling to new places is a normal part of this role; therefore, willingness to travel around the UK is essential.
Our most recent works; which include well preserved IA/RB and Saxon landscapes, medieval and Post-medieval industrial sites in eastern England, prehistoric landscapes on the southern chalklands, industrial archaeology in Birmingham; illustrate the wide range of projects we have been commissioned to deliver.
In Headland we are proud of our people. We will support you to your meet your goals and train you in specific archaeological and other skills to feel confident and succeed in your role.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria:
- Minimum of 3 months experience in commercial fieldwork
- A general working knowledge of the archaeology (all periods and materials) of the British Isles.
- Archaeology degree preferable
- Strong willingness to develop
- Strong aptitude for archaeological fieldwork
- Good organisational & communication skills
- Embrace inclusion and diversity
- Willingness to develop your people skills
- Substantial knowledge of MS Office & English language
Desirable criteria:
- Driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles in UK
- Up to date CSCS card
- Willingness to relocate to one of our regional offices
Benefits
- Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
- Paid accommodation when working away
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
- Use of cutting edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads etc.
- Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and transferable skills
- Time off in lieu of time worked above standard hours or overtime paid
- Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes, T&Cs apply
- Annual pay review
- Monthly clothing allowance
- 30 days annual leave, rising based on service length
- Extra annual leave purchase scheme
- 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
- Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
- Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
- Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check-ins
- Referral scheme with generous fee
- A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
- Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
- Paid CIfA membership
- Cycle to work scheme
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