Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Through continued growth and success, we are looking to recruit Field Archaeologists to support our growing portfolio of projects in the region.
Wardell Armstrong have been providing expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, during which time we have demonstrated our ability to provide effective and commercially aware advice 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.
The role
We are looking for a field archaeologist to be based in Carlisle to support our growing portfolio of projects in the region. Ideally, we are looking for archaeologists with at least 3 months of site experience in commercial archaeology, but we will also consider graduates and applicants with equivalent alternative experience and qualifications.
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. The work may also include working on geophysics projects if you have experience or are willing to learn. You should understand paper-based field recording systems and some experience with digital recording systems would also be desirable but not essential.
Applicants must be flexible over travel and hours as we work on sites across the UK. Our management team understand the benefit of having local archaeologists work on local sites, both from the archaeological and environmental standpoint, and as such we endeavour to offer our staff work close to their home base wherever possible. Due to the nature of the work a full driving licence and access to a car is required. 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). For permanent staff, when not on site you will be expected to attend the office on a hybrid basis, for full time staff this is 3 days out of 5.
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with acompany pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and astructured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities forprogression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
Successful candidates will have practical experience or working on archaeological sites, a degree in Archaeology and a drivers license. It would be highly advantageous would be CIfA membership.
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 orinvisible 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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