Graduate Trainee, Senior Field Technician, Archaeologist

Archaeology Warwickshire’ is the trading name of Warwickshire County Council’s commercial archaeology and heritage team. Formerly part of the County Museum, we have built upon our local expertise and developed an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and fairness.

We are now looking for ambitious graduates, skilled technicians and talented archaeologists to join us for an exciting range of projects across the midlands. Based in our Warwick office you can expect to be paid to travel to and from site, work agile contracts that allow you to take time when you need it and be eligible for outstanding training and CPD opportunities.

As a member of the team you can expect opportunities to gain experience in a wide variety of heritage disciplines and to develop skills and specialisms so that you can take charge of your career. Archaeology Warwickshire run a streamlined career development scheme such that when team members demonstrate the skills of the next more senior grade they are automatically considered for promotion. We will actively encourage you to be the best you can be.

Graduate Trainees – join our 24 week programme of intensive supervised training that will include Health & Safety, excavation skills, site recording, desk-based research and post-excavation processing, illustration and report writing.

Senior Field Technicians – at least 6 months commercial archaeology experience and preferably including a UK recognised training programme or skills passport. Full time and permanent.

Archaeologists – at least 12 months commercial experience on a wide variety of sites, willingness to carry out solo working and a driving licence. You will need your own car if you are under 25 and have been driving for less than two years but you will be paid 45p for every necessary mile driven as well as £13-15 per hour outside your normal 7.4hr working day. Full time and permanent.

Why should you consider working for Archaeology Warwickshire? We are a traded service in a local authority and our employee rights are protected by the Council. In addition you can expect:-

• At least 32 days annual leave rising to 37 after 4 years
• 37 hour week
• 19% employers pension contribution to LGPS
• Access to salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes
• A range of staff discounts
• 100% CIfA fees and conference costs 
• High quality accommodation for away work
• Top quality PPE including thermal layering
• Industry leading career development opportunities at every level

NB: The 2024 employers offer worth an additional £1290 on these NJC salary Grades is currently being considered by the Unions (UNITE, UNISON and GMB).

Applicants are invited to send their up to date CV to Chief Archaeologist Stuart Palmer by 5 August 2024

stuartpalmer@warwickshire.gov.uk

available on 01926 412278 for all your queries