Foundations Archaeology is an independent commercial unit based in Swindon, which operates country-wide. It is a well-established, small company, which has been trading for over 30 years. Due to a successful year and a strong ongoing program of fieldwork, we are looking for motivated, dedicated individuals to join our team. The work will be based out of the Swindon office, but will involve stay-away projects across the UK, as required, for which accommodation; subsistence and mileage (where applicable) will be paid.
Foundations Archaeology is a Registered Organisation for CIfA
Benefits also include:
20 days paid holiday in addition to all annual bank holidays, (upon 1 years’ service, you will be entitled to an additional day’s annual leave per leave year up to a maximum of 5 additional days)
employer contribution to company pension scheme.
Single, private rooms in provided good quality accommodation as well as generous subsistence (up to £25/night) on stay-away projects.
Free transport available from office to all sites.
All PPE provided free.
We will also pay for all CIfA subscription fees during your time with us.
100% remuneration for time spent on mandatory training,
We also fund regular social gatherings.
Position: Archaeologist
Financial: From £27,300 (dependent upon experience)
Timescale: Permanent following the successful completion of a 6 month Probation Period
Skills required:
- Full UK manual driving licence, clean.
- Minimum 6 months experience of fieldwork.
- Membership of CIfA desirable.
- PCIfA or equivalent preferred.
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Personal Skills:
Enthusiastic, ethical, hard-working and flexible, as well as being able to use initiative. The successful candidate will be required to work effectively as a team player as well as independently and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application: Covering letter and c.v. with two references. Email to admin@foundations.co.uk
Position: Supervisor
Financial: From £30,000 (dependent upon experience)
Timescale: Permanent following the successful completion of a 6 month Probation Period
Skills required:
- Proven track record in supervising commercial, fieldwork projects.
- Previous experience in client and supervising bodies’ liaison.
- Experience in writing fieldwork (grey literature) reports preferable for Supervisor position.
- Experience in desk-based assessments desirable.
- Full UK manual driving licence, clean essential.
- Membership of CIfA desirable.
- Minimum ACIfA or equivalent preferred.
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Personal Skills:
Candidates should be enthusiastic, ethical, hard-working and flexible, as well as being able to use initiative. The successful candidate will have proven experience in relevant roles within commercial archaeology organisations (ideally a minimum one year at supervisor level). They must be able to work effectively as a team player as well as independently and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must have good prioritising and organisational skills in order to supervise fieldwork and be able to work effectively to short project timescales.
Please note all salaries quoted are annual equivalents based on a 37.5-hour week. We are unable to offer contracts with the provision of 7 day a week accommodated away work.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to any offer of employment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the nature of the position, we are anticipating a large response to this advert so if you have not received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Closing date: 30th September 2026 Immediate start possible for outstanding applicants.
For further details: contact us on admin@foundations.co.uk
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