Senior Environmental Archaeologist

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Environmental Archaeologist
Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum 
37 Hours per Week
Location: The Hive, Worcester
Team: Worcestershire Archaeology
Permanent
 

The Role: 

Following the retirement of our Senior Environmental Archaeologist after over 30 years, Worcestershire Archaeology (www.explorethepast.co.uk) has an exciting opportunity for somebody to take on this key role in our innovation, friendly and highly successful commercial team. 

The post will involve taking the lead on the delivery and strategic development of our environmental service, helping to maintain the excellent track record we have built up through almost 40 years of delivering high quality fieldwork across the West Midlands and beyond. 

You will hold a post-graduate degree in environmental archaeology or an equivalent qualification, and have demonstrable commercial experience of leading programmes of sampling, analysis and reporting in either archaeobotany or osteology. You will have the ability to co-ordinate multi-disciplinary environmental work on larger-scale projects, including the commissioning, co-ordination and editing of reports by outside specialists. 

We aim to be innovative, and have been developing areas of environmental work, new to the Service, such as stable isotope analysis on animal and plant remains, and aDNA work on animal and human bone. We would also welcome those who wish to contribute other research interests that will complement and enhance the work of the Service.

We are able to be flexible and will consider candidates looking for a full-time post (37 hours/week) or part-time work (minimum 22.5 hours/week). The post is a permanent one subject to successful completion of a 5-month probationary period. With a growing team and increasing demand for our services we would also be willing to consider applications from candidates with somewhat less experience who could undertake environmental duties at our supervisor grade (£31,537 to £33,699).

We are based at The Hive, in the centre of Worcester (www.thehiveworcester.org), an award-winning building providing a unique combination of a public and university library, and archive and archaeological services under one roof.

For further information please contact: Robin Jackson (Worcestershire Archaeology Manager), 01905 844866, rjackson@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 03-10-25
Anticipated Interview Date: 27-10-25