Permanent positions following 6 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 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
- 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