Trainee Archaeologist

Job Introduction

Job Title: Trainee Archaeologist
Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum 
37 Hours per Week
Location: Worcester
Team: Worcestershire Archaeology
Fixed Term Contract
 

Come and train as a field archaeologist with our innovative and friendly commercial archaeology team

 Worcestershire Archaeology (www.explorethepast.co.uk) is looking for a Trainee Archaeologist to join our commercial field team on our 9 month training programme. This programme has been highly commended by the Archaeology Training Forum and is fully accredited by CIfA. It includes completing an NVQ (Level 3) in Archaeological Practice. Providing a broader training platform than many other schemes, when completed it automatically entitles you to PCIfA status opening the way to a career in archaeology.

Your training will largely be site-based, working within a team with a proven track record of delivering high quality fieldwork to our commercial clients for over 40 years. You will learn and develop your skills alongside our highly experienced staff working across the West Midlands and beyond on a wide range of projects. 

Trainee posts will be offered for 9 months and on completion, if our commercial workload allows we would seek to continue your employment with us as a qualified Archaeologist (as has been the case for all trainees completing our training programme since 2015).

We are based at The Hive, in the centre of Worcester (www.thehiveworcester.org), an award winning building providing a unique combination of library, archive and archaeological services under one roof.

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.
• Paid CIfA membership and supported attendance at conferences.
• 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 he

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 9th November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing 24 November 2025

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