Archaeologist

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AMS Ltd (t/a Foundations Archaeology & Foundations Heritage)
Contract
Permanent following successful completion of 6 month probation
Salary
From £27,300
Location
Work based from Swindon office but will involve stay-away projects across the UK
Benefits
Pension provider; Real living wage employer
Deadline

Foundations Archaeology is an independent commercial unit based in Swindon, which operates country-wide. It is a well-established, small company, which has been trading for over 30 years. Due to a successful year and with a strong ongoing program of fieldwork, we are looking for motivated, dedicated individuals to join our team. The work will be based out of the Swindon office, but will involve stay-away projects across the UK, as required, for which accommodation; subsistence and mileage (where applicable) will be paid.

 

Foundations Archaeology is a Registered Organisation for CIfA

Benefits also include: 

  • 20 days paid holiday in addition to all annual bank holidays, (upon 1 years’ service, you will be entitled to an additional day’s annual leave per leave year up to a maximum of 5 additional days)
  • employer contribution to company pension scheme.
  • Single, private rooms in provided good quality accommodation as well as generous subsistence (up to £25/night) on stay-away projects.
  • Free transport available from office to all sites.
  • All PPE provided free.
  • We will also pay for all CIfA subscription fees during your time with us.
  • 100% remuneration for time spent on mandatory training,
  • We also fund regular social gatherings. 

 

Skills required:

  • Full UK manual driving licence, clean.
  • Minimum 6 months experience of fieldwork.
  • Membership of CIfA desirable.
  • PCIfA or equivalent preferred.

     

Personal Skills:

Enthusiastic, ethical, hard-working and flexible, as well as being able to use initiative. The successful candidate will be required to work effectively as a team player as well as independently and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application: Covering letter and c.v. with two references. Email to admin@foundations.co.uk