Overview
The Cambridge Archaeological Unit which is part of the Department of Archaeology is recruiting Senior Field Archaeologists (Grade II) for a range of archaeological excavations, evaluations and surveys throughout East Anglia. Confirmed sites include prehistoric landscapes, Iron Age and Roman settlements and various urban sites. The CAU has several sites scheduled for Summer 2025 - Spring 2026 which include evaluations, and large-scale open area excavations. We are looking to recruit archaeologists on 12-month fixed term contracts.
Field Staff will assist in delivering fieldwork services to a professional standard and to strict deadlines. The CAU has 5 Senior Field Archaeologist (Grade II) posts available.
Responsibilities
* Carry out fieldwork related to excavations, evaluations, and surveys to professional standards and within specified deadlines.
* Work as part of a team under the direction of the site director, assisting in pre-site and on-site logistics as required.
* Supervise less experienced team members, trainees, students and volunteers where appropriate.
* Contribute to meeting client briefs, follow SIfA/CIfA best practice, health and safety legislation, and project specifications.
* Communicate and liaise professionally with CAU colleagues, external contacts and the public.
* Demonstrate precision and accuracy, with the ability to problem solve independently and to stratigraphically site excavation slots to maximise information.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: degree in Archaeology (a related subject may be considered if accompanied by significant on-site excavation experience, as determined by the University).
* Significant experience in British developer-funded archaeology and/or research, including extensive fieldwork.
* Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, external contacts and the public.
* Ability to work independently with high precision, and to follow archaeological briefs, best practices, and health and safety requirements.
* Proven ability to assume high levels of responsibility on site, including deputising for the site director.
* Experience in assisting with pre-site and on-site logistics, including supervising less experienced staff.
Desirable: driving licence (UK/EU), membership of CIfA, First Aid at Work, and health and safety qualifications (e.g., manual handling, Banksman, pipe & cable detection, Lantra Off-Road Vehicle, SSSTS).
Please include information regarding projects you have worked on and fieldwork skills such as field walking surveys, machine watching and urban excavation. Interests/skills in period specialisms, artefacts, environmental archaeology, illustration and survey are welcome and may be developed with training.
Terms and Application
* The roles are full-time and ideally in post by 30 September 2025.
* Fixed-term: funds for this post are available for 12 months from the agreed start date.
* Applicants will be contacted and interviewed regularly until the roles are filled; apply as soon as possible.
* The University reserves the right to close the job advert early if posts are filled. Closing date: 31 October 2025 at 23:59.
* After accepting an offer, a health assessment is required.
* Click the Apply button to register and apply online. For informal enquiries, contact cauhr@arch.cam.ac.uk. If all roles are filled, interested candidates may join a pool for future recruitment opportunities.
* Please quote reference JD46973 in your application and any correspondence. The University supports equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women or candidates from a BAME background as they are under-represented in this department. The University has a responsibility to ensure eligibility to live and work in the UK.
Additional Information
Candidates who do not meet all eligibility criteria are welcome to resubmit once criteria are satisfied. This is a rolling recruitment campaign and the panel may close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date if interest is high.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Research
Note: The original page contains additional postings for related roles; this description reflects the Senior Field Archaeologist (Grade II) role only.
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