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Field Archaeologists | Sheffield | Full Time | £20,500-£33,000

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting archaeologists at all levels to work on a variety of projects around the UK. The positions will be attached to one of our various offices. We have positions available for an immediate start.

Our positions are

Project Officers £29,192 – £34,980
Assistant Project Officers £26,500 – £28,000
Archaeological Officers £24,730 – £25,208
We are looking for people who are fully aligned with our vision, mission (purpose) and culture and want to be part of our high-performing team.

We are a high-performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

We invest heavily in training and development and actively seek to progress staff members through the ranks so that each person can achieve their true potential and the Company then also benefit from that.

What can Archaeological Research Services Ltd give to you?

Competitive salary
Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets
Attractive Company pension contribution
Life assurance cover
Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Additional annual leave awarded according to the accrued length of service
Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees
Are you the right person for us?

Ideally, you will have in place the necessary skills for your role and ideally be competent in the use of CAD commensurate with the position applied for
You must be committed to our cultures of ‘health and safety first’, ‘innovation’ and our ‘adding value’ and positively contribute to Company initiatives
You will need great team-working ability, motivation, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of the Company
You will have experience of taking part in field projects, contributing to post-excavation work as appropriate, a sound knowledge of UK archaeology and the ability to write accurate, clear English
You will have experience with Watching briefs, evaluation trenching, excavation work, fieldwalking and related work. Sieving, sampling and metal detecting. Recording, including context sheets, photography, drawings, survey and so forth.
What will your role look like?

You will have responsibility for undertaking and delivering on a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to your line manager
If you are ready to start your career with Archaeological Research Services Ltd, then click APPLY now! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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