About the Role
Milton Keynes Fieldwork: Early Career Archaeologists and Site Archaeologists (Permanent and Fixed Term Contracts)
Salary – £27,206 to £28,292
AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. With seven regional offices across the country, our turnover and staff have doubled over the last five years. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation, with accreditations in ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO9001.
2026 continues to be an exciting year for our Milton Keynes office, with multiple large‑scale projects ongoing and scheduled. As our office grows, we are recruiting Project Supervisor and Project Officers to help deliver our extensive portfolio. Staff will be responsible for the delivery of exciting projects from cradle to grave, including site set up, project delivery, reporting and publication.
Our recent projects have ranged from the discovery of a Roman Town through geophysics, excavation of a Roman roadside settlement and pottery production site, excavation of a post‑medieval urban settlement, and excavation of multi‑period large infrastructure projects. We are looking to appoint ambitious individuals who will help us deliver similar projects, our future vision and growth.
Role
This role is ideal for graduates, individuals starting their archaeological career, or those with some fieldwork experience looking to develop their skills further.
Working as part of a supportive field team, you will assist with the delivery of a wide range of archaeological projects, including:
- Archaeological evaluation and excavation
- Field recording and context documentation
- Survey and site preparation
- Finds recovery and processing
- Environmental sampling
- Health and safety compliance on site
- Assisting with post‑excavation tasks where appropriate
We encourage our team to grow and in this role you will work alongside experienced archaeologists and our training team, who will provide mentoring, training and support to help develop your technical skills and professional career. AOC’s Job Aspiration Matrix provides a clear and transparent framework for career progression.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Enthusiastic about archaeology and heritage
- Keen to develop their fieldwork skills and archaeological knowledge
- Reliable, professional and motivated
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfortable working outdoors in a range of conditions
- Good communicators with a positive attitude
- Educated to degree level in Archaeology or a related discipline (preferred)
- Holders of a CSCS card (preferred)
- Holders of a full UK driving licence (preferred)
Previous commercial archaeological fieldwork experience is welcome but not essential. Applications from recent graduates and those looking to begin a career in commercial archaeology are encouraged.
Benefits
- Salary under constant review and always current with industry recommendations
- Ring‑fenced annual bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences
- Clear and transparent job progression using AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Support for research
- Paid CIFA membership; CSCS card and SSSTS and SMSTS card where required
- Occupational Health programme
- Flexible working
- TOIL and sickness benefits
Applying
Applications via CV and cover letter should be directed to yvonne.robertson@aocarchaeology.com. We will be reviewing applications on receipt and, if suitable candidates apply, we will be appointing immediately. The overall closing date for applications is 26th June. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Yvonne for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.
AOC Archaeology Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
