Archaeologist

Job Introduction

Job Title: Archaeologist
Salary: £26,824 - £28,142 per annum 
37 Hours per Week
Location: Worcester
Team: Worcestershire Archaeology
Fixed Term Contract - 6 months
 

Join our innovative and friendly commercial team

 Worcestershire Archaeology (www.explorethepast.co.uk ) is looking for Archaeologists and Trainees to join our busy field team, operating on a wide range of projects across the West Midlands and beyond. With a proven track record of delivering high quality fieldwork for over 40 years, we are seeking new team members to help us meet an expanding demand for our commercial services. 

We offer a great opportunity for people to develop their careers in an innovative and friendly environment in which many of our current team have benefitted from our CIfA accredited NVQ trainee scheme or from internal promotion. We are based at The Hive, in the centre of Worcester (www.thehiveworcester.org), an award-winning building providing a unique combination of a public and university library, and archive and archaeological services under one roof.

Our archaeologists are involved in the excavation, survey and recording of a wide range of archaeological sites. We also seek to involve all staff in a range of other tasks (including post-excavation), so you'll get a chance to develop your career and build a platform for promotion. PCIfA accreditation or an equivalent level of relevant commercial experience is required.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Fully paid overtime: Including travel time - to all sites (for all staff not just the driver).
• High quality accommodation and subsistence for away work.
• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Worcester's a great place to live and although we are seeking candidates able to undertake away work, the majority of our projects are locally based and you'll get plenty of time to enjoy making your home here

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing 24 November 2025

 For further information please contact: Robin Jackson; 01905 844866; rjackson@worcestershire.gov.uk