Title: Project Supervisor (Fieldwork)

Location: SHEFFIELD *

Salary: £29,398 - £31,008 p.a. dependent on experience

Hours of Work: 37 Hours

Permanent contracts available following completion of 3-month probationary period 

*travel to sites across the UK will be required   

As part of the York Archaeological Trust, York Archaeology delivers commercial archaeological services from offices in York, Sheffield, and Nottingham. We operate world-famous heritage attractions in York alongside provision of UK-wide excavation, survey, consultancy, conservation services, research, and an unmatched commitment to dissemination, engagement, and public benefit.

We require Project Supervisors to assist with implementing agreed programmes of fieldwork within strict time and budgetary constraints. This could include the supervision of small to medium field teams, independent excavation, survey and recording, or elements of post-excavation analysis and reporting. Applicants will be expected to work locally within the region and farther afield; please note that a considerable proportion of our fieldwork programme can require teams to stay away from home during the week. Accommodation, transport and subsistence will be provided.      

Essential criteria:

• A degree in archaeology or related discipline and an appropriate level of demonstrable experience (3+ years)

• Experience supervising plant, and overseeing small- to medium-sized teams across a varied portfolio of site types

• A full, UK driving licence; and willingness to drive teams, YA crew vehicles and welfare vans where required, following successful completion of our driver’s training course 

 Desirable Criteria:

• CIfA membership would be advantageous, but not essential

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

• Experience in technical report writing at a commercial level (i.e. production of WSIs and grey literature) or a willingness to learn the same. 

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 Zoë Richardson (Project Manager) at: zrichardson@yorkat.co.uk

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

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 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

• Project Supervisor_Sheffield_Autumn2026.pdf