SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST (FIELDWORK)

Salary: from £35,979.88 – £37,576.26 (depending on experience) + generous benefits package

Hours: Full time, 37.5h/week

Locations: Edinburgh, Hereford, Cleckheaton, Silsoe and Boxworth – but working on sites across the UK

Closing Date: 21st February 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Why Should You Apply?

• We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services.
• We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in the UK and across the world.
• With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees unique knowledge and expertise.
• For more than 20 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business.
• We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
• Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
• Stable company with excellent growth.
• Good work environment with pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic colleagues.
• Opportunity to influence and work closely with decision makers.
• Part of RSK group with opportunities for involvement in nationally and internationally prominent projects.

The Role

We are looking for candidates who are self-driven with a positive outlook and good understanding of British Archaeology. You will be very experienced in running archaeological sites and capable of overseeing a number of field and post-excavation projects at the same time. You will be a good team worker who can promote new ideas and motivate your teams to deliver projects to programme and budget.

The position will involve the management of field teams on large-scale infrastructure projects and assisting the project management team with the preparation of tenders and the running of office-based projects. As a commercial company, there is plenty of scope to utilise existing skills, discover new ones, and develop your strengths. You will encounter numerous opportunities for personal development and promotion.

You must have the following essential criteria:

• Proven experience in British commercial archaeology
• Experience in having sole field responsibility for archaeological projects of significant scale including planning logistics and co-ordinating sub-contractors.
• Ability to support managers in their duties and assist with overseeing projects, producing paperwork and providing input to tenders
• Experience and understanding of UK commercial archaeology and planning legislation
• Full clean UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Willingness to travel and work on projects across the UK
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject
• A demonstrable portfolio of reports
• Use of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to use own initiative to achieve targets

A publication track record, SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS card and CIfA membership are desirable criteria.

Benefits we offer you:

• Leadership and management training and workshops
• SMSTS training where required
• H&S training
• 28 days annual leave, rising based on service length
• Extra annual leave purchase scheme
• 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
• Discretionary annual profit bonus & performance-related bonus schemes
• Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
• Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
• Paid CIfA membership, CSCS card (if required)
• Monthly clothing allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym discount, Holidays and Entertainment)

How to apply

You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement.