Experienced Archaeologist - MILTON KEYNES

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

£29,844

Experienced Archaeologists

Milton Keynes

Salary £29,844

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

Cotswold Archaeology is one of the largest and most respected archaeological practices in the country, employing over 350 professional staff and carrying out some of the most interesting, complex and largest archaeological and heritage projects across England and Wales.

What we offer

Employer contribution to pension scheme
Life assurance 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 Essential

The Details

Experienced Archaeologists £29,844

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 Tuesday 1st September 2026

careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk

Job Description

Role: Experienced Archaeologist

Pay Scale: Scp 11

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Milton Keynes

Reports to: Project Supervisor

Purpose of role

Main duties and responsibilities:

Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures.

Undertake machine supervision/watching brief and survey duties as delegated by the Project Leader.

Assist the Project Leader with the mentoring and training of less experienced staff.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.

Ability to complete stratigraphic matrices of moderate complexity.

Ability to confidently use the Leica GPS equipment.

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

Personal specification

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.

Ability to complete stratigraphic matrices of moderate complexity.

Survey trained with demonstrable ability in the use of Leica GPS equipment.

Demonstrable experience of, and capability in, supervision of machine excavation.

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

Ability to undertake delegated administrative tasks in an organised and efficient manner.

Desirable

Some demonstrable experience of area or site supervision.

Ability to contribute to and/or compile typescript reports.

Membership of the CIfA.

Experience of driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.

CSCS/EUSR card or equivalent

Location