Careers

PERMANENT POSITION FOLLOWING 5 MONTH PROBATION

SALARY £33,852 – £38,800 (DEPENDENT ON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Project Officers for work on a variety of projects around the UK, attached to one of our offices. We have positions available for an immediate start. We particularly welcome candidates for our Bedford office.

Are you a go-getter with an ability to lead, manage and organise a field team on sites which shape our understanding of the past? Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology and a business-focused professional service? Do you want to join a supportive team which values innovation, career progression and purpose? Applications are invited for professional and capable Project Officers with experience of organising and running larger field projects, motivating and leading teams, completing post-excavation work and producing high quality reports for a wide range of projects. We are looking for competent and efficient individuals with a drive to get projects completed on time. We welcome experience in surveying and GIS. IT skills will be an advantage. A good knowledge of British archaeology is essential. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to deadlines.

In this role you will lead on a variety of projects from start to finish including the production of WSIs and RAMS, fieldwork, post-excavation, archives, Illustration and creative work etc., and undertake project and personnel supervision, give and take instructions and report to your line manager. You will also produce accurate, well written reports for all site types and sizes. You will also complete administrative duties and undertake other duties that may arise as required

You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We have a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and we look forward to supporting and developing people to be the best they can be.

We offer an exciting range of employee benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets
• Attractive Company pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
• Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Quality accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.

TO APPLY:

Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out below and email to our Personnel Department. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

• Covering letter compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate
• Application Form including the names and full contact details of two referees
• Full CV
• Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.

PO- Job profile & application form 2026

Permanent positions following 5 month probation.

Salary £29,931 – £32,000

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Assistant Project Officers for work on a variety of projects around the UK, attached to one of our offices. We have positions available for an immediate start. We particularly welcome candidates for our Bedford office.

Do you have good team-working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of projects? Do you have a passion for hands-on outdoors work with real responsibility on sites that shape our understanding of the past? Do you want to join a supportive team which values innovation, career progression and purpose? We are looking for highly motivated, competent and organised people with a wide range of experience. Applications are invited for professional and capable Assistant Project Officers with experience of taking part in and supervising field projects, completing post-excavation work and the ability to write accurate, clear English. We welcome experience in surveying, GIS and small-scale report-writing. IT skills will be an advantage. A good knowledge of British archaeology is essential. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to deadlines.

In this role you will assist in a wide variety of project-related work and undertake archaeological fieldwork, post-excavation, digital plans and drawings, reports, archives etc. and undertake administrative and other duties that may arise as required. You will supervise small sites and junior staff, including organising work duties and monitoring the work undertaken ensuring it is to the right standard. You will take responsibility within any given project to ensure that work gets completed on time and to budget and the job runs smoothly

You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We have a professional yet friendly business-focused culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and we look forward to supporting and developing people to be the best they can be.

We offer an exciting range of employee benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets
• Attractive Company pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
• Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Quality accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.

To apply:

Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out below and email to our Personnel Department. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

• Covering letter compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate
• Application Form including the names and full contact details of two referees
• Full CV
• Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.

APO – Job profile & application form 2026

Permanent positions following 5 month probation

Salary £27,200 – £27,800

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Archaeological Officers for work on a variety of projects around the UK, attached to one of our offices. We have positions available for an immediate start. We particularly welcome candidates for our Bedford office.

Do you have good team-working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of projects? Do you want to join a supportive team which values passion, innovation, career progression and purpose? Do you want to do hands-on work outdoors with real responsibility on sites that shape our understanding of the past? We are looking for highly motivated, competent and organised people with a wide range of experience. Applications are invited for professional and capable Archaeological Officers with experience of taking part in field projects, completing post-excavation work and the ability to write accurate, clear English. Survey and IT skills will be an advantage. A good knowledge of British archaeology is essential. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to deadlines.

In this role you will carry out a wide variety of project-related work and assist in undertaking and completing fieldwork and recording, and undertake as required sample taking and processing, survey work and finds processing. You will contribute to post-excavation work, undertake illustrations, archives etc. and assist with administrative, clerical and general office duties that may arise as required.

You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We have a professional and friendly business-focused culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and we look forward to supporting and developing people to be the best they can be.

We offer an exciting range of employee benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets
• Attractive Company pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
• Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Quality Accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.

To apply:

Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out below and email to our Personnel Department. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

• Covering letter compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate
• Application Form including the names and full contact details of two referees
• Full CV
• Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.

AO – Job profile & application form – 2026

PERMANENT POSITION FOLLOWING 5 MONTH PROBATION

SALARY £29,931 – £42,000 (DEPENDENT ON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting for a Palaeoenvironmental or Geoarchaeological Officer, for a rare opportunity to work in a leading archaeological company with varied and innovative projects around the UK and potentially beyond.

Our ‘Specialist Services’ division, where we have brought truly cutting-edge techniques together to lead the way with our ‘Landscape Prospection Service’ amongst other specialisms, is looking for someone who has experience as a commercial palaeoenvironmental analyst with skills and experience of monolith sampling and botanical macrofossil assessment and analysis and charred wood identification, sediment logging and interpretation skills, and is proficient at producing reports, using IT.

This post will be based at our Bakewell Office HQ with travel for meetings, site visits and training as appropriate. You will be responsible for contributing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. A thorough knowledge of British archaeology is helpful and the ability to ‘make sense’ of geoarchaeological data and sites and place them in their regional/national context. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture and with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits:

• Strong, positive corporate culture
• Competitive salary
• Commitment to training and career progression
• Membership of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a range of health services
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• Attractive pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
• Quality accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire
• 100% of CIfA and AEA subscription fees etc.

TO APPLY:

Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out below and email to our Personnel Department. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

• Covering letter compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate
• Application Form including the names and full contact details of two referees
• Full CV
• Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.

Palaeoenvironmental-Geoarchaeology Officer – October 2026

Permanent position following 5 month probation

Salary £26,000 – £32,000

Are you a motivated, experienced Business Administrator professional with attention to detail? Do you have a passion for promoting our Vision, Mission and Culture? Are you highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate? This position requires you to be excellent at your job and an effective professional focused on getting things done. You need to be analytical yet also a good ‘people person’.

Applications are invited for a professional, motivated and capable Business Administrator with a strong track record and skill sets to assist with the full range of Business Administration and some HR work, and work closely with our Management Team. You will ideally have experience across the full range, or most elements of, Administration duties including logistics, office management, ISO and maintaining policies, record-keeping, HR and finance support and written correspondence. Experience of managing office premises and dealing with insurances and similar are important. Experience with a quality management system is highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills (listening and verbal and written communica-tions), professional, and of a personable disposition. The post will be based in the beautiful market town of Bakewell where you will be accountable on a day-to-day basis to the Business Administration Manager. We are looking for a well-organised and detail driven person. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied upon to deliver to deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

In return, we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits:

• Strong, positive corporate culture and friendly management team
• Competitive salary
• Commitment to training and career progression
• Membership of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a range of health services
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• Attractive pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
• Company branded attire

To apply:

Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out below and email to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

• Covering letter of 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate
• Application Form including the names and full contact details of two references
• Full CV
• Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.

BA – Job Profile Application Form – Sept 2026