PROJECT SUPERVISORS/ PROJECT OFFICERS

Cotswold Archaeology continues to grow as a sustainable and strong business, which currently employs over 300 full-time staff, working as one company from our four offices. Our success relies on the talent and hard work of all our employees, and we are looking to develop ambitious Project Supervisors (PS) and talented Project Officers (PO) who are ready to take the next step in their career and lead large and complex archaeological projects. With already commissioned schemes in the field and further projects programmed for the next two years you will have the opportunity to lead some of the most exceptional archaeological projects being undertaken across the UK.

All of our PSs and POs are expected to take leading roles in the publication of our work; publication, dissemination and outreach being the fundamental drivers for everything we do.

Our awarding winning training programmes provide support throughout all of the stages of your career and this can be demonstrated by the progression of our colleagues from site archaeologist to managers and technical specialists.

The Package

Along with a starting salary well above the CIfA minimum,

• Project Supervisors - £28,131 - £30,505 (pay award pending)
• Project Officer  - £31,706 - £35,310 (pay award pending)

 We offer a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Generous financial assistance with potential relocation
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• 31 days leave (including Bank Holidays) – increasing with length of service
• A lieu and overtime scheme operated for all driving time, and time spent in excess of 45 minutes each way as a passenger, outside of the normal 7.5 hour working day (accumulate up to 10 days additional lieu time annually)
• Good quality accommodation, and subsistence payments for all away projects
• Paid CIfA membership subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme

For both roles, membership of the CIfA at PCIfA level is desirable, as is possession of a current and valid CSCS Health and Safety Card. However, CSCS training can be arranged for those who do not currently possess a valid card. Personal protective equipment will be issued for the duration of employment.

A full driving licence and ability/willingness to drive company vehicles (4x4s, Transit Vans) is essential.

Please note Salaries  quoted are annual equivalents based on a 37.5-hour week. We are unable to offer contracts based solely on the provision of accommodated away work being available.

How to apply

To submit an application please visit our recruitment website https://cotswoldarchaeology.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/. If you have not previously registered on our recruitment website, you will need to complete this step first and there is a guide available on our Careers page https://cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/I-Recruit-instructions.pdf 

Closing date: Applications need to be submitted by 30th March 2024, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and making offers where possible.

If you are interested and would like to know more, we would recommend an informal discussion with

Richard Greatorex, Principal Fieldwork Manager - Andover (07703 684031)

Adrian Scruby, Principal Fieldwork Manager – Milton Keynes (07718 485229),

Stuart Boulter, Principal Fieldwork Manager - Needham Market (07885 223524)

Alternatively we can arrange for you to speak to one of our existing Project Officers about their experience of working at Cotswold Archaeology.

CA is an inclusive employer and will take into consideration any adjustments needed to support you. If you should require any additional support related to neurodiversity or any other reason. Please do let us know by contacting careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk