Role Summary
The Project Officer will support the delivery of Heneb’s archaeological services in South Wales and will report to our Senior Manager (South Wales). The post holder will have responsibility for small to medium sized projects, at times supervising a team of archaeologists, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard. This role is suited to an experienced archaeologist with occasional responsibility for managing projects, while continuing to contribute directly to fieldwork and reporting.
About Heneb – The Trust for Welsh Archaeology
Heneb is a leading provider of archaeological and heritage services across Wales. Formed in 2024 through the merger of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts, Heneb combines over five decades of expertise in archaeology and heritage management. As a charity we directly reinvest any profits back into the communities of Wales.
With regional offices throughout Wales, Heneb employs a dedicated team of professionals committed to the protection, investigation, and understanding of the nation’s historic environment. Our regional knowledge, combined with a commitment to excellence and innovation, ensures that we deliver high-quality, responsive services tailored to the unique needs of each project.
We offer a comprehensive range of archaeological and consultancy services to support development in both the public and private sectors.
Main Duties
- Supervise and coordinate archaeological fieldwork, ensuring projects are delivered to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Contribute to the preparation of project designs, risk assessments, and method statements as required by the Project Manager.
- Undertake archaeological fieldwork, including excavations, evaluations, watching briefs, survey work and building recording.
- Contribute to desk-based assessments and other technical documents.
- Undertake post-fieldwork analysis, reporting and publication to a professional standard.
- Contribute to the dissemination of project results through publications, talks, or public engagement activities as required by the Project Manager.
- Ensure that all work meets Heneb’s quality standards and professional guidelines.
- Take responsibility for on-site Health & Safety, ensuring safe systems of work are in place and adhered to.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, curatorial archaeologists and stakeholders, representing Heneb professionally.
- Carry out other duties as required by the Senior Manager (South Wales).
Person Specification Essential:
- Degree or equivalent in archaeology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial archaeology, including supervising archaeological fieldwork including excavation, survey work and building recording.
- Experience of report writing to a professional standard.
- Good IT skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time and resources effectively.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in archaeological fieldwork.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good understanding of British archaeology and professional standards (e.g. CIfA).
- Full, current driving licence.
- Associate of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (or working towards it).
Person Specification Desirable:
- Knowledge of archaeology in Wales, relevant legislation, and heritage frameworks.
- Experience of liaising with clients, contractors, and curatorial archaeologists.
- Evidence of contributing to publications, talks, or wider dissemination of archaeological results.
- Health and safety and First-Aid certification.
- Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.
Core Competencies Required
- Project Delivery: Deliver projects to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality.
- Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues as they arise in the field and during reporting.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues across the organisation and external partners.
- Professional Expertise: Apply archaeological skills and knowledge to all aspects of work.
- Continuous Improvement: Support innovation, learning, and the development of best practice.
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 38 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays).
- Salary: Competitive, based on ability and experience.
- Pension Scheme: Pension scheme included.
- CIfA Membership: Membership fees paid in full.
- Accommodation & Subsistence: Provided when working away from home.
- Millage policy– for all work conducted away from your office base.
- Community Archaeology: work on our wide-ranging community archaeology projects.
- Training & Development: Access to specific training budgets and allowances.
- Flexible working: We operate a Flexitime and Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) policy.
Additional Information
This role requires occasional away work.
This role requires frequent travel in and around South Wales, with occasional travel to other parts of Wales.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to HR@heneb.org.uk by the 1st of April 2026.
Heneb is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Heneb is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
If your skills don’t fully match our criteria but you still feel that you’re a good match for our team, please get in touch with Fran Murphy at fran.murphy@heneb.org.uk for an informal discussion.
