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Finds and Environmental Processor

27,147 per year
Northampton
Full-time
2nd August 2026
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Generous annual leave allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Generous sick pay provision

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

PPE provided

Salary £27,147 per annum

Location Northampton

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 24 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

MOLA is seeking to recruit a Finds and Environmental Processor to join our Archives team based in Northampton.

The successful candidate will join an established team undertaking the processing of environmental soil samples by flotation, and the cleaning, packaging and logging of archaeological finds of all types, including human remains.

Applicants should have experience in finds, environmental and/or osteological processing, together with a basic knowledge of finds identification within British archaeology. A degree in Archaeology or a related subject (or equivalent experience) would be advantageous. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel) or equivalent spreadsheet software.

For full details of the required competencies and experience please see the Job Description and Personal Specification

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Finn at cfinn@mola.org.uk.

Interview dates: 10-11th August 2026

Proposed start date: 1st September 2026

Want to find out more?

You can apply via our recruitment portal link on the MOLA website where you will find full details of the role along with a job description and person specification.

The closing date is Sunday 2nd August 2026 @ 23:59.

Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.

MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community

The Company

MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.

As an education charity our aim is to inspire people to be curious about their heritage. We are proud of our award-winning community engagement and education programmes, which are founded on partnership and participation. As an Independent Research Organisation, we set out to share the knowledge and information we generate with the widest audience possible for the benefit of society. The research we conduct as part of the planning and development process takes place alongside our own research framework

The Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Generous sick pay provision

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Generous parental leave

PPE provided

Relevant professional subscriptions paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

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