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We are looking for Field Archaeologists, Senior Field Archaeologists and Principal Archaeologists for ongoing and upcoming fieldwork projects throughout the UK, specifically North Wales, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Casual / temporary staff will be site based.
Ideally, we are looking for Archaeologists with at least 3 months of site experience in commercial archaeology. You will work as part of our wider team, and you could be based on a variety of sites including large scale evaluations and excavations.
Our Senior Archaeologists and Principal Archaeologists are required to supervise small to large teams and lead projects of varying complexity, depending upon experience.
Successful candidates will have practical experience or working on archaeological sites, a degree in Archaeology and driver’s license. Highly advantageous would be CIfA membership at PCIfA or ACIfA level.
Due to the nature of the work a full driving licence and access to a car is required.
For all staff we offer an excellent subsistence package in addition to travel allowance and single occupancy accommodation, plus 1.5x pay/TOIL for work carried out during unsocial hours (10pm – 6am).
About Us
Our areas of expertise include the Historic Environment (below and above ground archaeological remains, built heritage, historic landscapes), and cultural heritage (intangible heritage such as sacred space, customs, ethnicity, language and place name studies, literary and artistic associations).
Our team have been providing expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, during which time we have demonstrated our ability to provide commercially aware advice and effective delivery to a wide range of clients throughout the UK. Our post-ex hubs in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds are home to our purpose-built facilities, which provide finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing and analysis, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach. We also have dedicated field teams in Carlisle, Bury St Edmunds, Birmingham, Bolton and now Nottingham.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
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