Description
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are looking to hire three new members of staff to help create and deliver the final two regional research frameworks as part of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) project.
The Research Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of both the North East of Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (NESARF) and the Forth Valley and Fife Archaeological Research Framework. The role will also contribute to other research-related activities related to the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework. The role will report to the Society Head of Research and have the support of the NESARF and Forth Valley and Fife Project Steering Groups and the authority to run the project on behalf of the Project Advisory Group.
One Research Officer will assist in the delivery of the North East of Scotland Archaeological Research Framework. The second role will assist in the delivery of the Forth Valley Archaeological Research Framework project. Both roles will provide support and carry out additional research required, as well as helping with the co-ordination of events. Reporting to the Research Manager, the roles will contribute to other research-related activities relating to the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework and will help deliver wider Society aims relating to external strategies as required.
Full details for the Research Manager role can be found https://www.socantscot.org/news/work-with-us-scarf-research-manager/
Full details for the Research Officer roles can be found https://www.socantscot.org/news/work-with-us-scarf-research-officer/
How to Apply
Submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (cover letter to be no more than two sides of A4) by the closing date to the Head of Research, Dr Helen Spencer FSAScot, at helen@socantscot.org. Please add either ‘Research Manager’ or ‘Research Officer Application’ in the title of your email, and specify if you would like to be considered for one regional framework or both.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh or online via Zoom on 19 and 20 March 2026. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be informed but no detailed feedback will be possible.
Closing date: 11:59 PM on 8 March 2026