Title: Project Archaeologist/Senior Project Archaeologist

Salary: £28,038- £28,432 per annum (dependant on experience)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Location: York

Contract: Permanent

York Archaeology delivers commercial archaeological services from offices at York, Sheffield and Nottingham.  The organisation provides world-famous heritage attractions, including excavation, survey, consultancy, expert conservation services, research, and an unmatched commitment to dissemination, engagement, and public benefit.

We require additional field staff (Project Archaeologists and Senior Project Archaeologists) operating from our York office to deliver a wide range of archaeological projects, including sites of prehistoric, Roman, and medieval date, both rural and urban.  Applicants will be expected to work locally within the region and farther afield; accommodation, transport and subsistence funds will be provided.    

Essential criteria:

• A degree in archaeology or a related discipline and an appropriate level of demonstrable experience 

Desirable criteria:

• A driving licence would be advantageous, but not essential

• CIfA membership

• A First Aid at Work certificate would be advantageous, but not essential

What we offer:

An opportunity to help deliver the vision and become part of a ground-breaking adventure to push the boundaries of what archaeology and cultural heritage can offer in the UK and beyond.

If you would like to become part of a forward-looking, professional and friendly team then we’d love to hear from you. Please ensure you have fully read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying

Closing Date: 6th September 2026

For informal queries, please contact Paul Flintoft, Regional Manager (pflintoft@yorkat.co.uk)

• 24 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days annual leave after five years’ employment, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy back up to 15 additional holidays each year
• Commuting season ticket loans
• Loans to purchase bikes to cycle to work
• Death in Service benefit of twice annual salary for permanent staff
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after two years’ employment
• 100% Professional membership reimbursement (e.g. CIfA)
• Free eye tests for computer users and £50 reimbursement towards the cost of prescribed glasses
• Professional independent Occupational Health support for appropriate referrals
• Access to a free independent and confidential counselling service
• Free admission for staff plus family and friends to our visitor attractions including JORVIK Viking Centre
• 25% discount on merchandise at our attractions
• Discounts to York Archaeology events where applicable
• Travel and subsistence arrangements for staff working away
• Uniform or Personal Protective Equipment for relevant roles
• Company pension scheme where the organisation pays 5.25% and employees pay 3.5% of total earnings

• Project Archaeologist JD.pdf
• Senior Project Archaeologist JD.pdf