Archaeologist - KEMBLE

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

£28,532 - £29,255

Archaeologist

Kemble

Salary £28,532 - £29,255

Fixed-term (six-month) contracts available, with immediate start dates.

What we offer

Defined contribution pension scheme
Life insurance scheme
Paid CIfA membership subscription (following qualifying period)
Company sick pay - prorated for the duration of contract.
Overnight accommodation and subsistence when working on away projects.
Personal protective equipment

A full manual driving licence is desirable.

The Details

Archaeologists £28,532 - £29,255 Dependent on Experience

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our existing team. Your core skills and experience should include manual excavation, the recording of archaeological features, proven experience in commercial archaeology and the recovery of artefacts or samples. You should also be able to complete stratigraphic matrices, photograph archaeological features and sites, and compose accurate measured drawings. Familiarity with GPS surveying is desirable.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter by visiting our careers page.

https://cotswoldarchaeology.bamboohr.com/careers

Closing date: Applications need to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 30th September

2026

careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk

Job Description

Role: Archaeologist

Pay Scale: Scp 9 - 10

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Kemble

Reports to: Project Supervisor

Purpose of role

Main duties and responsibilities:

Assist in the successful completion of fieldwork projects, including fieldwalking, evaluation, excavation, finds processing, data entry and archiving.

Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs, in accordance with CA procedures.

Recover artefacts and environmental samples in

accordance with CA procedures and recognised industry standards.

Carry out manual excavation of features accurately and efficiently with a wide variety of tools.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.

Deal courteously with sponsors and clients of CA, officers of other bodies and members of the public.

Create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.

Assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.

Undertake all training provided by Cotswold Archaeology applicable to the role.

Personal specification

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.

Previous experience of commercial archaeology

The ability to deal efficiently and courteously with clients of CA, officers of other bodies, members of the public and colleagues,

Ability to create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.

Ability to work to deadlines.

Ability and willingness to undertake away work including some extended away work when required.

Desirable

Some demonstrable experience of machine supervision/watching brief undertaken in a commercial context

The ability to assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.

Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica GPS/TST.

Full Manual Driving Licence

Experience of and confidence in driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.

Membership of CIfA

CSCS/EUSR card or equivalent

Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire