About The Role
Allen Archaeology Ltd
Trainee Project Supervisor/Project Supervisor (Grade 2.1 – 2.2)
Location: Lincoln or Preston
Salary: £30,237.65 – £36,179.43 per annum (dependent on experience)
Responsibilities
You will lead and support teams of experienced archaeologists and trainees across a diverse range of projects. The role is based from our offices in Lincoln or Preston with opportunities to work across a variety of sites.
Position Details
- Trainee Project Supervisor (Grade 2.1) – £30,237.65 per annum.
- Structured 3‑month training plan with the option to progress to Grade 2.2 upon completion.
- Enthusiastic, confident and professional when speaking to contractors, clients and colleagues.
- Comfortable giving instructions and constructive feedback to team members.
- Capability to manage time, meet deadlines.
- Project Supervisor (Grade 2.2) – £32,746.55 per annum.
- Minimum 6 months experience supervising commercial fieldwork such as watch briefs and small evaluations.
- Experience working on your own and/or leading small teams.
- Preparation of subsequent grey‑literature reports.
- Project Officer (Grades 3.1–3.2) – £34,299.98 to £36,179.43 per annum.
- At least 2 years’ experience supervising commercial fieldwork projects.
- Proven experience coordinating and completing post‑excavation assessment, analysis and reporting.
- Publication experience desirable.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong record of team leadership.
What We Can Offer
- Permanent contract.
- Average overtime payments exceeding £3,000 pa.
- Training opportunities and promotions.
- Work on exciting projects across the UK.
- Generous away subsistence: £17.50 extra per day and £25 evening‑meal allowance for hotels/B&B.
- Overtime for drivers.
- Good quality weekday accommodation with private rooms.
- 28 days holiday pro‑rata (incl. public holidays) and an additional birthday leave day.
- One‑month occupational sick pay per year.
- Occupational pension with employer contribution.
- Annual company dividend (profit share) to all staff.
- 50% contribution to CIfA membership.
Essential
- Sound knowledge of British archaeology of all periods.
- Experience of post‑excavation analysis and reporting.
- Enthusiasm and strong skill in archaeological field practices.
- Willingness to work independently or lead a team.
- Courteous and professional manner.
- Excellent computer literacy.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive outlook.
- Valid driving licence.
Desirable
- Relevant archaeological qualification.
- Experience of GIS packages such as QGIS.
- CIfA membership.
Equality Statement
Allen Archaeology are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Allen Archaeology holds a Sponsor Licence for workers from outside the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
