Archaeologist

About the role

We are currently recruiting for projects running from our office in Portslade, Brighton and we have several new projects starting, most significantly an opportunity to work on the long running excavation of an extensive Roman settlement site in West Sussex. We require additional field archaeologists to excavate and record archaeological features and deposits and collect artefacts and samples. There are opportunities for immediate starts with minimum initial contract length of nine months and with excellent prospects for contract extensions as work progresses. Whilst we have local work coming up, staff are sometimes required to undertake stay away work.

About you

You are likely to have a degree in Archaeology (or a related discipline) and some fieldwork experience – that may include some time working on development-led projects, but if not, we will provide all the training you need. We are particularly keen on recruiting staff based on the West Sussex coast and preference will be given to those based locally. Holding a driving license and being willing to drive for work is also highly desirable.

Please provide a clear statement in response to each of the selection criteria, which shows how your qualifications, experience and training fit each of them. Please provide one or two sentences addressing each criterion (it is expected that more detailed evidence will be available in your CV).

It would be very helpful if you could order this statement in line with the selection criteria in the “Person Specification” at the end of the Job description. Your responses to all the selection criteria form an essential part of the selection process and a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as 'Please see attached CV' will not be considered acceptable.

What we offer

SALARY - £28, - £29, (Including London Allowance)

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Paid travel time (when applicable)

• High quality accommodation with subs paid when working away

• H&S training relevant for your role

• High quality PPE and site welfare provided

• Annual appraisal and funded CPD opportunities

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance