Overview

GEOARCHAEOLOGY SITE ASSISTANTS TO PROJECT MANAGERS role at AOC Archaeology Group. Location: York, Milton Keynes, or London.

About The Role

Geoarchaeology Site Assistants to Project Managers: York, Milton Keynes, or London

• £26,110 – £29,358 – Geoarchaeology Site Assistant
• £28,031 – £31,451 – Geoarchaeology Project Supervisor
• £30,374 – £38,202 – Geoarchaeology Project Officer
• £39,016 – £46,613 – Geoarchaeology Project Manager

Dependent on experience, location, fixed term / permanent and hybrid working considered.

Closing date for applications is 8th September 2025

About AOC

Our Purpose is to provide innovative solutions to the nation’s heritage in a safe, inclusive, and sustainable way. Our four core values are at the heart of AOC and make us a leading, responsible business: Ensure a safe and understanding place to work; Work towards a sustainable, greener future; Be inclusive, tolerant and a great place to work; and Add value to society. We are a Registered Organisation (RO) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). We have a fully integrated management system and are accredited with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Health and Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environment). We offer a full range of fieldwork, consultancy, survey, post-excavation and public archaeology services and have one of Britain’s largest and most experienced teams of artefact, ecofact and conservation specialists. We have one of the largest networks of offices across the UK (London, Milton Keynes, Leeds, York, Edinburgh, and Inverness). We work in Britain and Ireland.

Role details

• It is vital that you are a good team member with a positive and enthusiastic approach to your work. You should be confident, initiative-taking, and able to work independently in your area of expertise.
• Depending on level the role will include assisting/supervising projects involving borehole drilling; describing and recording Pleistocene or Holocene sediment sequences; advising and sampling on archaeological sites; lab work; deposit modelling; interpretation of site formation processes; and reporting. Effective time and/or financial management will be key.
• The role will train you in or further your experience of contributing to – and ultimately producing as sole author – technical reports and popular/academic publications.
• It may be necessary to occasionally travel long distances for site work, including overnight stays. Geoarchaeology at a Site Assistant to Project Supervisor level may be physically demanding and involve site work in adverse weather conditions.

Location

Ideally you will be situated in our York, Milton Keynes, or London office, working closely with our existing geoarchaeology team, and supporting the existing Head of Geoarchaeology. Our geoarchaeology team operates across the UK undertaking a variety of on-site and off-site project types and geoarchaeological tasks.

About You

• A motivated professional who is interested in developing their career within geoarchaeology and within a forward-thinking company with high professional standards of work;
• Dynamic individual who will be central to the reputation, future growth, and success of the Group;
• Excellent team member;
• Degree level qualifications (or equivalent demonstrable experience) in Archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Quaternary Science or a related earth science discipline;
• Experienced in supervising borehole rigs desirable but not essential (Project Supervisor only);
• Experienced in deposit modelling using Rockworks, GIS or equivalent desirable but not essential (Project Supervisor only);
• Experienced in report writing essential (Project Supervisor and above only);
• PCIfA / ACIfA / or equivalent, or working towards
• Valid UK driving licence;
• CSCS card (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, under constant review and always current with CIFA recommendations; appointments will be made based on demonstrated ability and previous experience;
• Ring-fenced Annual Bonus Scheme;
• Company pension scheme;
• Full PPE (compliant with all current industry and Govt advice);
• Accommodation and subsistence will be provided if working away from home including weekend accommodation when required;
• Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences;
• Clear and transparent job progression using AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix;
• Employee Assistance Programmes including Occupational Health support;
• Support for research;
• Paid CIFA membership; CSCS card and SSSTS and SMSTS card where required;
• Flexible working; and
• TOIL and sickness benefits.

Applying

Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to virgil.yendell@aocarchaeology.com. We will be reviewing applications on receipt and if suitable candidates apply, we will be appointing immediately and not waiting until the final deadline. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Virgil for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence. Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission. AOC Archaeology Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.