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Title

Archaeological Team

Department(s)

Field Services

Reports to

Project Supervisor/Project Officer/Project Manager/Field Services Manager/Head of Field Services

Grade

All Grades

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The South East is Growing. So is Rubicon. All Grades – Field Archaeology Team

Due to a growing workload across Essex and the South East, we're looking to expand our Brentwood-based team with enthusiastic archaeologists at every level. Whether you're taking your first steps into commercial archaeology or are an experienced Team Leader, we'd love to hear from you.

With offices across the UK, Ireland and Germany, Rubicon offers long-term career opportunities, structured development and the chance to work on a wide variety of exciting archaeological projects.

If you’re motivated, practical, and want to be part of a team that genuinely backs your development, you’ll fit right in here.

The Opportunities

Team Leaders (PS / PO / SPO)

Lead projects, supervise teams and deliver high-quality archaeological work across Essex and the wider region.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Confident leading fieldwork and reporting
• Strong communicators with a practical mindset
• Comfortable managing teams, clients, and site challenges
• Organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused

You’ll also need:

• Solid commercial archaeology experience
• Knowledge of legislation and frameworks
• A flexible approach to travel and working away
• A full clean driving licence (essential)

SSSTS/SMSTS and CIfA membership are a bonus, not a barrier.

Salary: £30,115 – £38,567 (depending on experience)

Project Assistants

Whether you already have field experience or you're looking to start your archaeology career, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be:

• Working on a wide range of field projects
• Building your skills in a hands-on environment
• Supported by structured training and experienced colleagues

No experience? No problem. We invest heavily in training through CIfA-accredited development plans and the BAJR Skills Passport.

Salary: £28,381.91 – £29,680 (depending on experience) £26,737.15 for a trainee level on our 6 or 12 month training plan

Why Rubicon?

Because we actually back our people.

• Permanent, full-time roles
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Paid travel time and overnight allowance (£25/night)
• Overtime + TOIL system
• High-quality accommodation and transport when working away
• BUPA Select Health Insurance (following qualifying period)
• BUPA Dental Insurance (following qualifying period)
• BUPA Cash Plan (following qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA) – advice on mental health & wellbeing, family matters, finance, etc)
• Paid CIfA membership (after qualifying period)
• Structured training and clear career progression
• Team milestone bonuses
• Proper PPE and strong welfare standards

We're ambitious, supportive, practical and forward-thinking—and we're committed to investing in our people.

Ready to join our growing Essex team?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a long-term career in archaeology, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.