Job Description

Salary

36,363 to 39,152 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Warwick

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Environment / Conservation

Date posted

21/10/2025

Job reference

RA0007244

Join Archaeology Warwickshire

Archaeology Warwickshire, the long-established commercial archaeology and heritage service at Warwickshire County Council, is expanding. With our solid client base and dedicated team, we continue to be at the forefront of archaeological discovery in the Midlands.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic senior archaeologist to join our team. This is a unique opportunity both to direct new fieldwork projects and to take the lead in writing up some of the most significant archaeological sites in the region.

About the Role

You will play a key role in transforming fieldwork results into engaging, research-rich publications. Working closely with our senior team, you'll help bring major projects through to completion, ensuring they make a lasting contribution to British archaeology. You will also be required to lead in the field and direct teams of archaeologists on complex excavations across multiple periods.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in directing archaeological projects and producing high-quality reports. Extensive experience in British archaeology. A passion for storytelling through archaeology - crafting narratives that bring sites to life. Excellent written communication skills. A solid grasp of the wider research context and current debates in the field. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and support junior colleagues.

Why Join Us?

At Archaeology Warwickshire, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development. Your work will directly shape the public and academic understanding of our shared heritage.

Essential criteria

Proven experience in writing and publishing archaeological reports to a high standard.

Significant experience of a broad range of British archaeology.

Significant experience of a wide range of archaeological excavation and survey techniques, post excavation technologies and dissemination formats.

Significant experience in directing fieldwork projects.

Experience of publishing archaeological reports.

A degree or post-graduate qualification in archaeology or a related discipline.

Membership (MCIfA) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists or proactive commitment to join.

A current UK driving licence and unequivocal willingness and competency to drive for business needs.

To be physically fit and able enough to adequately carry out the duties reasonably required of a field archaeologist.

A recognised health and safety qualification or commitment to train for one.

Working with us you will benefit from: -

An 'Agile' working contract, that enables you to work hours that suit you when it is necessary and from home when it makes sense to.

Industry leading CPD opportunities based on a PDP that can include fully funded conference attendance, travel and accommodation.

Being paid for travelling (outside your normal commute) with all expenses covered.

100% CIfA professional membership costs and fully funded conference fees.

For further information please see the and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire -

This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Stuart Palmer on stuartpalmer@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 20th November 2025

Interview date: TBC

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.