Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. Since our foundation in 1973, we have worked throughout the UK and on many international projects. We have offices in Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster. We are a registered Educational Charity.
Due to a strong fieldwork programme, we are looking to recruit keen and enthusiastic Field Project Supervisors to become part of our team. You would be based from our Cambridge office, however our work could take you anywhere in the country; currently we are deploying staff to sites in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The ability to work away from home for long periods is essential. Upcoming projects in the region include evaluations on major linear schemes, and large-scale excavations of Iron Age to Romano-British settlements, Bronze Age funerary monuments and medieval roadside settlement.
Position requirements:
* The role will mainly be field based, but some time may/will also be spent in the office.
* Candidates should possess substantial experience in professional archaeological fieldwork within the UK or Irish commercial sectors, along with a strong comprehension of the archaeological context of these regions.
* Candidates will have on-site responsibility for watching briefs, evaluations and small to medium excavations on a range ofboth home and away-basedprojects, reporting to a Project Manager. Candidates may also run areas of larger excavations, reporting to a Project Officer.
* You will have a good understanding of the Health and Safety legislation relevant to the commercial environment, as well the needs and priorities of commercial clients.
* Candidates should have report writing experience and will produce unpublished reports for their sites.
* Strong communication skills and a commitment to community engagement.
* Candidates will be able to supervise and assist with performance monitoring and training where appropriate, for Assistant Supervisors, Field Archaeologists and Graduate Trainees.
* A full clean driving licence and the ability to drive OA company vehicles is essential.
* A degree in archaeology or related discipline will be highly advantageous.
* SSSTS qualification (or similar) will be advantageous.
* Membership of CIfA and a current CSCS card is desirable.
Employee Benefits:
* Competitive salary range£31,212 - £33,577(appointments will be made on the basis of demonstrated ability, previous experience and CIfA membership if appropriate).
* A company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions. Employees with 10 years of employment or in project management roles gaining access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is one of the few remaining defined benefit schemes in the UK.
* We also offer many other opportunities for career progression including placements and specialist training in all areas of the business, including finds, environmental, archives, post-excavation, burials, community engagement, heritage management, historic buildings, geomatics, geoarchaeology and contracts.
* 21 days annual leave plus 3 concessionary days between Christmas and New Year (not including public holidays).
* 37.5 hours (basic) week with optional paid overtime at time and a half hours in-excess of 37.5 hours Monday-Friday and on Saturdays, and double time on Sundays and bank holidays. The standard day includes 40 minutes paid break, in addition to an unpaid lunchbreak.
* Subsistence payment of £23.50 per night (tax free) and free, no sharing in single rooms (usually B & B or self-catering) for away-based projects.
* Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked including travelling time where you are the 'responsible' person or driver.
* We pay 100% of CIfA subscription fees.
* Free, high quality personal protective equipment (inc. full breathable waterproofs, fleece etc).
* Comprehensive care for employee welfare through a number of policies, including: the AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Premier, generous paid sick leave, a network of mental health first aiders, and personal accident insurance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
If you would like to be part of a respected and established organisation, please apply by completing an application form:
OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM
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Interviews will take place w/c 23rd June 2025
Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the UKBA requirements to live and work in the UK.
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