Supervisor/Senior Archaeologist

Foundations Archaeology is an independent commercial unit based in Swindon, which operates country-wide. It is a well-established, small company, which has been trading for over 25 years. Due to a successful year there is currently a need for additional members of staff. The work will be based out of the Swindon office but will involve stay-away projects across the UK, as required, for which accommodation; subsistence and mileage (where applicable) will be paid.

Foundations Archaeology is a Registered Organisation for CIfA

Benefits also include: 20 days paid holiday in addition to all annual bank holidays, (upon 1 years’ service, you will be entitled to an additional day’s annual leave per leave year up to a maximum of 5 additional days) a company pension, single, private rooms in provided accommodation as well as subsistence (upto £25/night) on stay-away projects, free transport available from office to all sites, all PPE provided. We will also pay for all CIfA subscription fees during your time with us, as well as fund regular social gatherings.

Skills required:

• Proven track record in supervising commercial, fieldwork projects.
• Previous experience in client and supervising bodies’ liaison.
• Experience in writing fieldwork (grey literature) reports preferable for Supervisor position and essential for Senior Archaeologist.
• Experience in desk-based assessments desirable.
• Full UK driving licence, clean essential.
• Membership of CIfA desirable.
• Minimum ACIfA or equivalent preferred for Senior Archaeologist role.

Personal Skills:

Candidates should be enthusiastic, ethical, hard-working and flexible, as well as being able to use initiative. The successful candidate will have proven experience in relevant roles within commercial archaeology organisations. They must be able to work effectively as a team player as well as independently and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must have good prioritising and organisational skills in order to supervise fieldwork and be able to work effectively to short project timescales.

Application: Covering letter and c.v. with two references. Email to admin@foundations.co.uk

Due to the nature of the position, we are anticipating a large response to this advert so if you have not received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing date: 18 January 2025 Immediate start possible for outstanding applicants.

For further details: contact us on admin@foundations.co.uk