Job Description

About AOC

AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working on interesting and ground-breaking projects, and we are proud of our highly skilled, dynamic staff. We offer a full range of fieldwork, consultancy, survey, post-excavation and public archaeology services and have one of Britain's largest and most experienced team of artefact, ecofact and conservation specialists. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation with ISO IMS certification (9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018) We actively encourage our team members to grow their skillsets during their time at AOC, with their ambitions matching ours.

Role

You will be an integral part of the Edinburgh office and work closely with the Finance Manager and all staff. It is vital that you are a good team member with a positive and enthusiastic approach to HR administration. You will also need to be self-motivating and able to work independently and under your own initiative. We encourage our team to grow, and, in this role, you will be supported by a senior member of AOC who will assist in improving your skill set and furthering your career.

Key parts of your job will be

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Handle day-to-day HR operations: recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement Maintain accurate HR documentation Maintain employee records (attendance, leavers, etc.) according to policy and legal requirements Administer employee benefits such as health insurance, pensions, etc. Help implement company policies and procedures Help foster a positive workplace culture

About you:

Proven experience in an administrative role within human resources or a related field. Payroll experience preferred but not essential Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Personable outlook and able to fit in with a small, friendly, professional team

Benefits

Competitive salary, under constant review and always current with industry recommendations; appointments will be made based on demonstrated ability and previous experience; Ring-fenced Annual Bonus Scheme; Company pension scheme; Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences; Employee Assistance Programmes including Occupational Health support; Support for career development;

Applying

Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to hr@aocarchaeology.com We will be reviewing applications on receipt and if suitable candidates apply, we will be appointing immediately. The overall closing date for applications is 15th June 2025. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.

Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate's permission.

AOC Archaeology Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Midlothian EH20 9SY

Application deadline: 15/06/2025