Job Overview
Archaeology Project Officer Community Archaeologist for the Romans Unearthed Community Archaeology Project at Suffolk County Council.
Key Details
* Address: Bury Resource Centre, Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7AY – hybrid working
* Salary: £34,434 per annum pro rata
* Hours: 29.6 hours per week – flexible working options available
* Contract: Fixed Term until 30 April 2027 (due to funding)
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Be a key member of a new project team to plan and develop Romans Unearthed and contribute to a successful Stage 2 grant application from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
* Plan, develop and deliver community archaeology fieldwork and experimental archaeology.
* Teach and support volunteers to record skills in BAJR Archaeology Skills Passports and AQA Unit Award Scheme certification.
* Develop innovative ways of using project activities to contribute to national wellbeing working collaboratively with the Historic England wellbeing team.
* Work closely with consultants, key communities, partners and the project’s Management Steering Committee to plan and deliver a successful project.
* Support project aims to integrate archaeological protection with environmental land management schemes; if Stage 2 grant is successful, work with Historic England and Suffolk Police to undertake COSMIC assessments of sites and develop land management plans and heritage watch schemes, supported by the Project Manager and SCC’s Archaeology Archives and Projects Manager.
* Lead on researching and creating a methodology and toolkit to measure the carbon footprint of archaeological excavations throughout the project and contribute to national research on this issue.
Qualifications and Experience
* A degree or equivalent in archaeology, history or equivalent experience.
* Professional archaeological fieldwork experience and have supervised fieldwork on site.
* Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following: archaeological periods in England, the landscape and archaeology of Suffolk, community involvement and a willingness to learn more in these areas.
* A passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk’s archaeology and a genuine commitment to connecting communities with their local heritage.
* Creativity, openness to innovation and willingness to change.
* Collaborative attitude and support for colleagues.
* Excellent organisational skills and experience of organising and delivering projects.
* Experience of working with volunteers and local communities, preferably on community archaeology projects and with young and vulnerable people.
* Good knowledge and experience of preparing and working to specifications and delivering projects to time, quality and budget.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). Use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
Step 4 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
* Can you describe a time when you planned and delivered an archaeological fieldwork project? What steps did you take to ensure its success, and how did you involve community volunteers?
* Tell us about a situation where you worked as part of a small team to achieve a shared goal. What was your role, and how did you support your colleagues?
* Can you provide an example of how you have communicated complex archaeological information to a non-specialist audience, such as through social media, blogs, or public events?
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
* Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
* Performance‑related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost‑of‑living pay increase.
* Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
* A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
* Diverse and active staff networks.
* Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.
Equality and Diversity
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently under‑represented in our organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
Contact
Faye Minter (she/her)
01284 741228
faye.minter@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 14 October 2025, 11:30 pm.
Interview date: Week commencing 20 October 2025.
Recruitment Team: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412.
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