Supervisors and Field Archaeologists for Archaeological Services WYAS, Leeds
Tuesday 3 June to Friday 25 July
Supervisor (level 1) for Excavation
Post number: WYJS: 14-25 (initial 6-month temporary contract)
Salary: WY05 up to £30,060 (Local Authority pay award pending)
Field Archaeologist for Excavation
Post number: WYJS: 12-25 (casual)
WYJS:13-25 (initial 6-month temporary contract)
Salary: WY04 up to £27,269 (Local Authority pay award pending)
Closing date: Friday 25th July at 17:00.
Details of the local government pay offer for 2025 can be found here, which a 3.2% pay rise.
Local government pay 2025 | Local Government Association
Positions are available for an immediate start for the right candidate, so early applications recommended.
Due to a significant workload, Archaeological Services WYAS are seeking to recruit field archaeologists and supervisors for excavation. Initial six-month contracts will be offered, with permanent roles available in time, based on workload and suitable career progression. Casual employment may be an option for field archaeologists if suitable for the candidate (e.g. post-graduate student wanting part-time, flexible hours).
The positions are based in Morley, West Yorkshire and would be ideal for candidates looking to commute from Leeds, York, Bradford or Sheffield. While some of the fieldwork is based in Yorkshire, regular away work should be expected. Accommodation, expenses and an overnight allowance are provided whenever you are away.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with a great attitude. Opportunities to cross skill to geophysics may be available. Applicants for these posts will have a degree in archaeology or a related discipline, and a full UK driving licence.
Applicants for the supervisor post should have at least 2-3 years of experience in commercial archaeology. In the interview, you will need to communicate well and demonstrate an ability to supervise others.
Applicants for the field archaeologist post will ideally have some experience of commercial archaeology and good communication skills.
Job Description - Field Archaeologist
Our standard week is 37 hours. The posts are advertised as full time (unless casual employment is requested). All appropriate training and high-quality PPE are provided.
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application and Recruitment Monitoring Form to hr@wyjs.org.uk quoting the post reference number.
If you have any technical difficulties please email hr@wyjs.org.uk or contact 0113 535 3139 / 0113 535 3000.
West Yorkshire Joint Services is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity in the workplace for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion / belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
NOTE: CANVASSING OF, OR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO ANY COUNCILLOR OR SENIOR OFFICER OF WYJS OR THE CONSTITUENT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE