About the Team
‘Archaeology Warwickshire’ is the trading name of Warwickshire County Council’s commercial archaeology and heritage team. Formerly part of the County Museum, we have un-matched local expertise and an enviable reputation for the delivery of competitive and reliable archaeology and heritage projects.
About the Role
We are looking for a gifted technical specialist to create archaeological and heritage illustrations for publications, reports, information panels and marketing purposes in accordance with industry conventions. This includes the transcription of site derived drawings and digitally captured data into clear and precise images; the accurate pen and ink illustration of a range of archaeological artefacts and materials; and the photographic capture of digital images to illustrate sites and finds.
As a member of the team you can expect opportunities to gain experience in a wide variety of heritage disciplines and to be encouraged to develop skills and specialisms so that you can take charge of your career. Archaeology Warwickshire run a streamlined career development scheme such that when team members demonstrate the skills of the next more senior grade they are automatically considered for promotion. We will actively encourage you to be the best you can be.
Based in our Warwick office, the successful candidate will have an Agile contract that will allow them to work flexibly across the day. There will always be exciting opportunities to visit sites and contribute to a wide range of projects.
Key Requirements
1. A passion for archaeology
2. Graphic design and artistic skills
3. Expertise in Adobe Illustrator
4. Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems
5. Macro, micro, landscape and portrait photography skills
6. Experience with engineering drawing software eg AutoCad
7. Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below:
Archaeological Illustrator
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
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Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
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Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application
Closing date: 9th September 2025
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