Title: Senior Historic Buildings Archaeologist 

Location: Nottingham 

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £40,308 – 45,625 per annum

Hours of Work: 37 per week

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

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Historic Buildings Archaeologist to lead complex building survey and built heritage consultancy projects, mentor and train junior colleagues, offer expert planning advice and lead the innovation and growth of our built heritage team and portfolio.    

Permanent contracts are on offer following the successful completion of a 3-month probation period. The post will be based at our Nottingham office, but the role will manage our entire historic buildings portfolio across our Nottingham, Sheffield and York offices. 

Travel to our York and Sheffield office and sites across the UK will be required on a regular basis. A full job description accompanies this advert. 

Essential criteria:

• A degree in Historic Buildings-related archaeology, a related subject or equivalent experience

• Extensive experience of all main aspects and techniques of historic building survey and reporting

• Experience of effective planning and delivery of commercial archaeological projects

• Experience of preparing quotations and tender documents for historic buildings survey and analysis projects 

• Proven ability to represent the organisation in dealings with external clients

• Sound knowledge of current professional guidance, specialist literature and legislation relation to all elements of archaeological field work

• A full, UK driving licence

• Excellent people skills and an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others

Desirable criteria:

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. Buildings Archaeology, Architectural History)

• IHBC/MCIfA (or commitment to apply on joining)

• Qualified First Aider (Appointed person) or willingness to learn

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. 

For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Moore (Regional Manager, Nottingham & Sheffield) on 07917 536869 or fmoore@yorkat.co.uk.

Successful candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026*

*If suitable candidates are identified prior to the above closing date then the application process may be closed

• 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

• Senior Historic Buildings Archaeologist JD.pdf