Cotswold Archaeology is a leading provider of professional archaeology and heritage services in the UK. With over 250 employees and offices in Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes, and Suffolk, we offer bespoke solutions to both private and public sector clients nationwide.
As a limited company and registered charity, we aim to advance public education of archaeology and promote appreciation of the cultural heritage and historic environment. Established in 1989, we have a strong track record of achievement spanning over 30 years.
We now have an exciting opportunity for the permanent role of Assistant Geomatics Officer based in our Suffolk location.
Role purpose:
The Assistant Geomatics Officer will work independently most of the time in the field and sometimes in the office to carry out archaeological survey, stakeout trenches, process, and disseminate survey data.
The role requires the individual to create and maintain effective relationships with all members of the fieldwork and geomatics team as well as Cotswold Archaeology support and administrative staff.
The Assistant Geomatics Officer will also be required to liaise with Cotswold Archaeology Fieldwork Project Managers.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Support successful and safe digital field survey.
- Undertake configuration, maintenance, and security of field survey equipment.
- Ensure quality of digitised and field survey data from creation to completion
- Provide technical support and advice on geospatial requirements to all departments.
- Create, manipulate, and present archaeological datasets using appropriate software.
- Assist in conducting staff training programs.
- Manage personal workload and assist in Geomatics workflows.
- Assist in on-site fieldwork operations as needed.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
- Implement all relevant policies.
- Observe Fire and Health & Safety Regulations and follow safe-working requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
You can find out more about the work of CA at www.cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk
For further details of the role, including person specification, and to apply, please follow this link https://cotswoldarchaeology.bamboohr.com/careers/98
If you have any questions about the role please contact Dr Vas Tsamis at vasilis.tsamis@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk or call 07793 085211.
***Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 17th October 2025***
CA is an inclusive employer and will take into consideration any adjustments needed to support you. If you should require any additional support related to neurodiversity or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk