Project Assistants (Assistant Archaeologists)

Wessex Archaeology is currently seeking field archaeologists at Project Assistant level to support our projects.

Salary Offered (per annum gross): £15,849 - £16,959 (dependant on skills & experience)

Applicants should have wide-ranging practical skill; experience of working in professional, commercial, archaeological practice is preferable.  Applicants will ideally have a valid CSCS card, hold a clean and valid Driving Licence and be members of the Institute for Archaeologists. A job description is available here.

Posts will be offered up to 3 months in duration dependent on experience and project need on a fixed-term contract basis of 37 hours per week standard working. Personal protective clothing will be issued for the duration of employment.

For further information, please contact, Angela Batt Resources Manager on 01722 326867. 

Applicants must submit the Company application form, which can be downloaded here and returned by e-mail to applications@wessexarch.co.uk or by post to

Applications will be dealt with on a first come first serverd basis.

Whilst Wessex Archaeology welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity it is essential that applicants must be either a British citizen, EU national or hold a full work visa  and where appropriate be registered under the ‘Worker Registration Scheme’  or must hold a current work permit.  Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.