The Diggers’ Forum (DF) is committed to creating a positive, sustainable and financially viable career for all professional archaeologists working out on site, irrelevant at what point in their career they are at. The group formed in 2004 to represent the views, aspirations and professional requirements of its members, pay and conditions within the profession. The views of those new to a career in archaeology, or who are employed at the lower rungs of the job, are under-represented in the industry. It is a key aim of the Diggers’ Forum to voice the views of those who tend be on the 'lower rungs' of the job and create, therefore, a balance in industry representation as well as keep the issue and welfare of its membership at the top of CIfA's agenda.
We achieve this aim by providing up to date news and information to its members, as well as actively encouraging debate and involvement within the group and the rest of CIfA. You can read in detail about our group's goals by reading our three year plan.
Join us and make our voice that bit louder.
Join the committee
This year we have vacancies for ordinary committee members to join us in our plans for making fieldworkers voice that bit louder. Being on the Diggers' Forum committee brings a host of benefits including CPD opportunities, development of a range of soft skills, networking with others in the Group and beyond.
To be an ordinary committee member you must be member of CIfA at (PCIfA, ACIfA, MCIfA, Student or Affiliate) and have a keen interest in using your voice, skills and experience in shaping the profession. You don't need to have experience on a committee, just a desire to get involved and enthusiasm to shape the next steps for the Group.
If you are interested in joining the committee please complete this form by Sunday 16 November 2025.
More information about the process and guidance about what is involved in being part of a CIfA Group committee is available on the CIfA Groups page. If you have any questions about what is involved please email groups@archaeologists.net.