Our vision

Our vision embodies the social impact everyone in our organisation strives for. It underpins everything we do and is embedded in how we work, evaluate our performance, and develop our organisation.

 

Uncovering the past to help build a better world

By a better world, we commit to help build: 

  • a world where sustainable development is prioritised
  • a world where archaeological knowledge is positively applied to societal challenges
  • a world where communities are strengthened through engagement with their heritage
  • a world where archaeology is inclusive

 

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Our core values

Our core values set the tone for our organisational culture – the behaviours and values that we uphold collectively. They inform how we undertake our work, engage with one another, and expectations and experiences of working at and with Wessex Archaeology.  

 

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Aim High

Strive for excellence and set ambitious goals to achieve our full potential.


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Respect

Value diversity, treat everyone with dignity, and foster an inclusive environment.


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Care

Place the needs of people and the planet at the heart of how we work and the impact we strive for.