Current Vacancies

Permanent positions following 6 month probation

Salary £27,000 – £33,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Project Officers for work on a variety of project work around the UK and in post-excavation. We have positions available for an immediate start.

Are you a highly motivated, go-getter with an ability to lead, manage and organise a field team? Do you have a deep passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? Are you highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate? This position requires you to be excellent at your job and an effective leader, motivator and manager of a team. You need to be highly disciplined, a good ‘people person’ as well as a highly competent field archaeologist and report writer. The posts have geographic flexibility, but are nominally based at Bakewell or Sheffield, but could be based elsewhere and home-working is also possible. You will need to be prepared to travel for site work as appropriate.

Applications are invited for professional, highly motivated and capable Project Officers with a strong track record and developed skills sets. You will have experience of organising and running field projects, motivating and leading teams, completing post-excavation work and producing high quality reports for a wide range of projects. You will have responsibility for undertaking and delivering a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to a Projects Manager. You will have excellent written English skills and will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. You must also have survey and IT skills and ideally be competent in the use of CAD. A good knowledge of British archaeology is essential as well as a track record in reports. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to tight deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional yet 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 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)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

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.

Project Officer Job Description

Project Officer Person Specification

Permanent positions following 6 month probation.

Salary £24,500 – £25,500

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

You will be required to have good team-working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of the project. You will have experience of taking part in field projects, contributing to post-excavation work, a sound knowledge of UK archaeology and the ability to write accurate, clear English. You will have responsibility for undertaking and delivering a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to the Projects Manager. You will have excellent written English skills and will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. You must also have survey and IT skills and ideally be competent in the use of CAD. You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, 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:

• 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)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

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.

Assistant Projects Officer Job Description

Assistant Projects Officer Person Specification

Permanent positions following 6 month probation

Salary £22,000 – £24,000

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Archaeological Officers for work on a variety of project work around the UK, attached to one of our various offices.  We have positions available for an immediate start.

You will be required to have good team-working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of the project. You will have experience of taking part in field projects, contributing to post-excavation work, a sound knowledge of UK archaeology and the ability to write accurate, clear English. You will have responsibility for undertaking and delivering a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to the Projects Manager. You will have excellent written English skills and will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. You must also have survey and IT skills and ideally be competent in the use of CAD. You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

Experience gained through voluntary work will also be acceptable.

In return, 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)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

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.

Archaeological Officer Job Description

Archaeological Officer Person Specification

Permanent positions following 6 month probation

Salary £20,500

The Position:
Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Trainee Archaeological Officers for work on a variety of project work around the UK, attached to one of our various offices. We have positions available for an immediate start.

We provide Trainee’s with the opportunity to kickstart their career with our structured six-month programme. The aim of our Trainee programme is to produce competent and effective archaeologists able to undertake routine archaeological work to a professional standard with a view to them progressing to an Archaeological Officer position on successful completion. Trainee’s are guided through training, mentoring, and experience-based learning throughout the programme. The training incorporates field skills, surveying, data processing, post-excavation skills, archiving, and health and safety.

You will be required to have good team-working ability, enthusiasm and drive to complete tasks and contribute to the operational success of the project. You will have experience of taking part in field projects, contributing to post-excavation work, a sound knowledge of UK archaeology and the ability to write accurate, clear English. You will have responsibility for undertaking and delivering a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to the Projects Manager. You will have excellent written English skills and will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. You must also have survey and IT skills and ideally be competent in the use of CAD. You must be committed to our health and safety culture and positively contribute to Company initiatives. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

Experience gained through voluntary work will also be acceptable.

In return, 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)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

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.

Trainee Archaeological Officer Job Description

Trainee Archaeological Officer Person Specification

Consultant 

£28,000 – £40,000+ with generous benefits package

Permanent position

Are you a highly motivated go-getter with attention to detail? Do you have a deep passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? Are you highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate? This position requires you to be excellent at your job and an effective leader and motivator of a small specialist team working under our Head of Heritage Consultancy. You need to be highly analytical yet also a good ‘people person’.

Applications are invited for a professional, highly motivated and capable Consultant or Senior Consultant with a strong track record and developed skills sets to undertake consultancy and help lead and manage our growing and highly capable consultancy team. You will have experience of providing sound and successful client advice, production of excellent consultancy documents including ideally all content (e.g, GIS images), managing a small team and relationship building. You will have excellent negotiation skills, be an outstanding communicator (listening and verbal and written comms) and be of a professional and personable disposition. The post can be either office-based or a hybrid model of office based, plus home working, where you will be accountable to the Head of Heritage Consultancy. You will have a forensic attitude to consultancy work, the ability to think from multiple perspectives and a passion for accuracy. A detailed working knowledge of the planning system and British archaeology is essential. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied upon to deliver to tight deadlines and able to manage a small team and hold individuals to account and help set goals, provide support and motivate. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a genuinely unmatched 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:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to the Company achieving its annual 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)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

To apply, download, fill in and submit all the required documentation set out below and send 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 compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.
• Our application form, including the names and full contact details of two referees
• Equal Opportunity Form is optional
• Full CV

Consultant / Senior Consultant – Job Description

Consultant / Senior Consultant – Person Specification

Geophysics Officer

£28,000 – £40,000+ with generous benefits package

Permanent position

The Position:

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting for a Geophysics Officer for work on a variety of project work around the UK.

Do you have a deep passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? Are you highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate? This position requires you to be excellent at your job and an effective leader and motivator of a team. You need to be highly disciplined, a good ‘people person’ as well as a highly competent Geophysical and landscape surveyor, report writer and editor. The post is nominally based at Bakewell but could be based elsewhere.

Applications are invited for a professional, highly motivated and capable Geophysics Officer with a strong track record and developed skills sets. You will have experience of Generating, managing and delivery geomatics work including geophysical and topographical surveys. You will have responsibility for undertaking and delivering a wide range of projects where you will be accountable to the Projects Manager. You will oversee the successful initiation and delivery of commercial, research, education and outreach projects and assist in completing fieldwork, reports, archives etc and to undertake project management and administrative duties and to undertake other duties that may arise as required. You will have excellent written English skills and will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. You must also have strong survey, illustrations and IT skills and ideally be competent in the use of CAD/GIS. A good knowledge of British archaeology is essential as well as a track record in reports and ideally publication. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to tight deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional yet 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 an exciting range of employee benefits:

• 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
• Attractive pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave awarded for long service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

On our careers page you can download, fill in and submit all the required documentation set out below. Then send 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 compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.

·        Our application form including the names and full contact details of two referees

·        Equal opportunities form 

·        Full CV

Geophysics Officer – Job Description

Geophysics Officer – Person Specification