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Job Specification

Project Supervisor

York Archaeological Trust
£29,398.00 - £31,008.00 Per Year

Title: Project Supervisor

Salary: £29,398 - £31,008 per annum (dependant on experience)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Location: York *

Contract: Permanent

*travel to sites across the UK will be required 


York Archaeology delivers commercial archaeological services as part of York Archaeology (YA) from offices in 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 require Project Supervisors in our York Office to assist Project Officers in implementing agreed fieldwork programmes within strict time and budgetary constraints. This could include supervising small to medium field teams, independent excavation, survey and recording, or elements of post-excavation analysis and reporting.


Requirements:

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

  • A driving licence

  • CIfA membership is preferred

  • 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

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Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Do you require any reasonable adjustments to this recruitment process?

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