Job Description

Salary

30,048 per annum

Location

Northampton

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy
We are looking for Project Supervisors to join our expanding team in Northampton during a period of sustained business growth.


We have a diverse and interesting portfolio of exciting projects throughout the UK and an expanding client base.


The role will be based out of the MOLA Northampton office and on project sites as required, so a level of flexibility to work away is required.


Our expertise is being sought across infrastructure, residential and commercial developments across the central, eastern, and southern counties.

THE ROLE

The Project Supervisor will have sole responsibility for small-medium sized projects primarily involving fieldwork, post-fieldwork analysis, reporting, and publication. These include excavations, evaluations, survey work and building recording. They will also contribute to larger-scale schemes as part of a team led by a Project Officer, being responsible for specific areas or tasks within the archaeological team.


The successful candidate will have proven extensive and relevant experience within commercial archaeology. They will have good organisational skills with an ability to work to fixed timescales and deadlines. They will be able to provide evidence of clarity in both written and spoken communication and be able to liaise effectively with colleagues, clients, and planning archaeologists.

A full clean driving licence is essential for this role as regular travel will be required.

MOLA have a policy of mentoring and training staff at all levels to develop individual capability and enhance career prospects, with opportunities for internal advancement and promotion, as well as developing specialist skills.


MOLA will provide successful candidates with the training required for the Role (SSSTS, First Aid, Cat and Genny, GS6 and Banksman).

BENEFITS

We know the little extras can make a big difference. We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

Free access to over 900 museums, galleries, and exhibitions Generous annual leave allowance Employer contribution pension scheme Healthcare cash plan Generous sick pay provision Employee Assistance Programme Equality and Diversity Networks Generous parental leave Season ticket loans and emergency salary advances Relevant professional subscriptions paid (e.g. CIfA) Cycle to work scheme.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

At MOLA you will be supported to learn and reach your full potential. We offer a range of training and development opportunities, including:

Online research seminar series Informal reading sessions Lunch and learn lectures Research grants and funding for staff Opportunities to participate in training events with external experts

HOW TO APPLY

You can apply via our recruitment portal on the MOLA website.

The closing date for all applications is: Sunday 27th July 2025

For full details of the required competencies and experience, please download the and Personal Specification.

The Company

MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.


As an education charity our aim is to inspire people to be curious about their heritage. We are proud of our award-winning community engagement and education programmes, which are founded on partnership and participation. As an Independent Research Organisation, we set out to share the knowledge and information we generate with the widest audience possible for the benefit of society. The research we conduct as part of the planning and development process takes place alongside our own research framework.

The Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Generous sick pay provision

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Generous parental leave

PPE provided

Relevant professional subscriptions paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

Free access to over 900 museums, galleries & exhibitions

Season ticket loans