Project Officer - Post Excavation - Oxford

Project Officer - Post Excavation - Oxford

Project Officer - Post Excavation - Oxford

Salary Range: £35,250 to £40,804 per annum.

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. We work on the most exciting and varied projects, and can offer long term employment and real opportunities for career development. We have offices in Oxford, Lancaster and Cambridge and we are a registered charity.

We are interested in hearing from applicants at varying stages in their career. We will make appointments at the upper end of the salary range for those with the right skills and experience.

The Position:

We are seeking a Project Officer to join our highly successful and respected Post-Excavation team in Oxford. The post holder will report to the Regional Head of Post-Excavation and will contribute to a range of archaeological and cultural heritage investigations and projects. The Project Officer will carry out stratigraphic analysis and assist with interpretation, analysis and presentation of project data. They will work primarily in post-excavation analysis and publication, but will also provide research support for other departments as required.

This is offered as either a full-time or part-time role. We operate a hybrid working policy.

The role will encompass varied responsibilities, the key aspects of which are:

• Stratigraphic analysis of excavated sites.
• Researching, writing and editing reports and publications (including popular publications, journal articles, monographs and digital publications).
• Assisting in the management of post-excavation projects.
• For the right candidate, there may also be opportunities to be involved in the analysis and reporting of artefacts.

Position Requirements

• Good understanding of archaeological stratigraphy and the interpretation of excavated sites.

• Thorough knowledge of British archaeology.

• The ability to undertake academic research on relevant subjects.

• The ability to work independently when required but also to operate as part of a team.

• Good organisational and administrative skills and attention to detail.

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in archaeology, archaeological science or a related discipline.

• The ability to operate with regard to health and safety legislation and any related policies

and procedures.

• Experience of post-excavation work and the writing of archaeological reports.

• Expertise in the specialist analysis of one or more categories of artefacts.

• The ability to drive.

Applicants should be members, or eligible for membership, of the CIfA, preferably at the ACIfA level.

In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits:

• Competitive, constantly benchmarked, salary range£35,250 - £40,804: appointments will be made based on demonstrated ability, previous experience and CIfA membership if appropriate.
• A company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions. Employees with 10 years of employment or in project management roles gaining access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is one of the few remaining defined benefit schemes in the UK.
• Continued professional development is strongly encouraged through a very supportive approach to further training and education, attendance of and contribution to conferences, and involvement with academic institutions.
• Generous annual leave from 24 days (depending on years of service and spinal salary point) plus concessionary days at Christmas and Bank Holidays.
• A generous hybrid working policy is in place, dependant on role, and a considerate approach is taken to flexible and part-time working where appropriate to the role, individuals' personal circumstances, and the needs of the business.
• We pay 100% of CIfA subscription fees.
• Comprehensive care for employee welfare through a number of policies, including: the AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Premier, generous paid sick leave, a network of mental health first aiders, and personal accident insurance.

If you would like to be part of a respected and established organisation, please apply by completing the application form:

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Closing Date: 4th August 2025

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11th August 2025

Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the requirements to live and work in the UK, as set out by UK Visa and Immigration - see

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