PROJECT OFFICERS & SENIOR PROJECT OFFICERS

Pay: Starting at £32,199 & £36,558 respectively (DOE)

Location: Milton Keynes Office

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 03 November 2025

The Role

Project Officers and Senior Project Officers will lead teams in British archaeology projects, ensuring that work meets all Project Designs, Briefs, and Specifications and that schedules are completed within resource allocations and timescales. They will maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients and their agents, curatorial authorities and visitors. The role involves fieldwork, recording, report production, and the application of technology and technical solutions to support project delivery. Staff receive extensive professional development and skills training, including HR and occupational health support where necessary. Candidates will demonstrate conscientiousness, reliability, and a supportive attitude toward colleagues while upholding high standards of safety and quality.

Requirements

• Relevant degree level education or practical experience in the UK (or equivalent overseas).
• Flexible approach to deployment and willingness to travel and work away.
• Proven supervisory and leadership experience.
• Membership of the CIfA preferred and a current CSCS Card desirable.
• Excellent team‑leader with good communication skills.
• Reliable and motivated with good organisational skills.
• An appreciation of inclusivity, diversity and dignity and respect in the workplace.
• Full manual driving licence essential.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits Of Working At CFA

• Subscription to CIfA paid in full where applicable.
• Paid overnight subsistence and travel time (compliant with all current Govt and industry guidance).
• Weekend accommodation provided where applicable.
• Competitive paid mileage.
• Annual profit distribution scheme.
• Basic 28 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising with continuous service.
• Paid for ‘Time off in Lieu’ above threshold.
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and company sick pay.
• Paid medical, family, and compassionate leave.
• Generous weekend working compensation when required.
• Paid for / supplied full compliant PPE etc.
• Competitive remuneration (above CIfA recommendation) with annual review.
• Employer contribution to pension scheme up to 6% after qualifying period.
• Continuing professional development, annual reviews, and personal access to HR portal.
• 4×4 off‑road training, asbestos awareness, confined spaces training, CAT and Genny training and specialist archaeological training.
• Continuous training in all areas of profession, including H&S, Skills & Technical, GDPR, First Aid and Mental Health first aid.
• Employees offered opportunity to develop in all aspects of profession and not be compartmentalised.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Occupational Health Support.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please apply via email to careers@cfa-arch.co.uk quoting code ‘MKPO‑SPO’ and indicate the specific position you are applying for. Immediate starts are available. Only completed applications containing a cover note and CV will be accepted. Interviews start immediately – please apply ASAP and before 03 November 2025. CFA follows all GDPR regulations when handling personal data. All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. CFA Archaeology follows a policy of equal opportunities for employment, training, and other conditions of service. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of identity and right to work in the UK will be required prior to commencing employment.