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.

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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

We are also looking for more experienced field archaeologists to assist our Supervisors with the training and mentoring of Trainee Archaeologists and with machine supervision. These roles will need demonstrable and considerable commercial archaeological fieldwork experience, with documented evidence of proficiency both in core fieldwork skills and machine supervision/watching brief, staff training/development and an aptitude for GPS survey,. In date training in the use of CAT and Genny equipment 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 Friday 12th June 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:

Contribute to 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.

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.

Undertake rapid manual excavation of archaeological features, and accurate recording and interpretation of investigation data.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.

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

Ability to complete stratigraphic matrices of moderate complexity.

Ability to confidently use the Leica GPS equipment.

Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via Learning Reports, feedback to Committee Representatives and/or project leaders, and discussion at performance reviews

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

Personal specification

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.

Demonstrable competence and varied commercial experience in field archaeology gained from employment in professional British archaeological practice.

Proven ability to undertake rapid manual excavation of archaeological features, and accurate recording and interpretation of investigation data.

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.

Full Manual Driving Licence. Experience and confidence in the driving of 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses

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.

Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative, and ability and willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility

Desirable

In depth knowledge or expertise in a particular aspect of finds or environmental archaeology, survey or GIS.

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