Archaeological Research Services Ltd
EXPERIENCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL OFFICERS, ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICERS AND PROJECT OFFICERS

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About The Role
Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting experienced Archaeologists from Archaeological Officer through to Senior Project Officer level for work on a variety of projects around the UK, attached to one of our offices in Bedford, Cheltenham, Bakewell, Sheffield, Sale or Tyneside. We have positions available for an immediate start. We particularly welcome candidates based in the Gloucestershire Area.
Experienced Archaeological Officers: £27,200 – £27,800
Assistant Project Officers: £29,931-£32,000
Project Officers: £33,852- £38,800
Permanent positions following successful six-month probation.
The Positions
Do you have good team-working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of projects? Do you have a passion for hands-on outdoors work with real responsibility on sites that shape our understanding of the past? Do you want to join a supportive team which values innovation, career progression and purpose? We are looking for highly motivated, organised and efficient people with a range of experience.
Successful candidates will have experience of taking part in field projects, contributing to post-excavation work, a sound knowledge of UK archaeology and the ability to write accurate, clear English. For more senior positions you need to be an effective leader, motivator and manager of a team. You need to be a highly competent field archaeologist, with experience of organising and running field projects, surveying and GIS, completing post-excavation work and producing high quality reports for a wide range of projects.
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You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and we look forward to supporting people to be the best they can be.
We Offer An Exciting Range Of Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
- Strong, positive corporate culture and Management Team
- Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
- Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
- Attractive pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
- Quality accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
- Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire
- 100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.


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To Apply
Head to our website https://archaeologicalresearchservices.com/about-us/careers/ and download, fill in and submit all the required documentation as set out below and send to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us, then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.
Applicants Must Complete And Send In
- Covering letter comprising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.
- Our application form (downloadable from the website)
- Full CV
- Equal opportunities form is optional (downloadable from our website)
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