Archives

Theodora started her fieldwork career in Greece working for the National Archaeological Service’s (Ministry of Culture) northern regional branches after gaining a B.A. in Archaeology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has worked in Cyprus via the University’s Cypriot archaeological mission programme and attended one semester in the University of Florence, Italy as an EU ERASMUS student. Her interest in archives starts with the completion of a second (first M.A. is in Greek Archaeology, B’ham) M.A. in Archaeological Heritage Management (York). She has worked as a commercial field archaeologist and at all levels of the archaeological archivist specialisation. She has 23 years of experience having worked for Northamptonshire Archaeology and Museum of London Archaeology in Northampton, being promoted to Head of Archives in 2022.

Vikki worked as a Senior Post-Excavation Assistant for Colchester Archaeological Trust 2021-2024, previously having worked in the museum sector and as a Field Archaeologist for Oxford Archaeology. She has been involved with a variety of tasks including archiving, volunteer and work experience management, public engagement, social media management and events. Currently Vikki is completing her DPhil in History at the University of Oxford.

Helen has been the Archives Officer at Albion Archaeology since 2004. She is responsible for the archiving of the physical, documentary and digital archives. She is also involved in the outreach and helps run the Bedford Young Archaeologists Club. She is also on the committee of the Archaeological Archives Forum.

Sam is a freelance heritage and museums consultant (Sam Paul Heritage) specialising in the sustainable development of archaeological archives and museum collections. She has written county-wide guidelines on the transfer and accessioning of archaeological archives for the museums in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, and most recently, was part of the team reporting to the Arts Council England and Historic England on sustainable national approaches to ensure the future of archaeological archiving in England.

Jess is the Archives Manager at Wessex Archaeology, responsible for overseeing the management of the archives team across five national offices. Based in Sheffield she started in archives in 2013 as the finds and archives Supervisor for Wessex North, having previously worked as a field archaeologist in the UK and abroad from 1999. Having become an accredited member in 2015, Jess represents CIfA and the AAG on the OASIS Management Board. Outside of work she loves decorating novelty cakes, reading, and building elaborate Lego constructions with her two children.

Archaeological Archivist for Worcestershire Archaeology since 2020 and Curatorial Officer/Registrar for Museums Worcestershire since 2016.

Katherine has worked in archives at Oxford Archaeology (Cambridge) since 2016, first as Archives Supervisor, and from 2023 as Archives Project Officer; previously working as a field archaeologist in the commercial sector. Her role involves the preparation and deposition of physical and digital archives, liaising with stakeholders, and providing training for inhouse staff and volunteers, amongst other things. Outwith archiving, her interests lie in the early medieval archaeology of Northern Europe and she has spent many summers on research excavations in Northern Scotland and Orkney.

Jay has worked and volunteered in the museums and heritage sector since 2014, taking on various roles in operations, collections and education across Flag Fen Archaeology Park and Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. In 2021 as part of the Peterborough Archaeological Archive Enhancement Project (PAAEP) Jay took over the curation of archaeological collections at these sites and oversees the projects volunteering programme which won the 2024 SMA Award for Excellence. Jay is the primary contact for depositions within the Peterborough Unitary Authority.

Katie is Head of Collections Development at the Archaeology Data Service (ADS), responsible for managing the team of digital archivists, overseeing collections development, building key partnerships and managing projects. Katie has worked for the ADS since 2013 and has been an accredited member of CIfA since 2018. Katie also represents the ADS on the Archaeological Archives Forum.