Archaeologists

Archaeologists Edinburgh/Inverness

Salary – £27,151 Fixed Term and Full-Time

AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. With six regional offices across the country, over the last 5 years we have seen our turnover and staff double in size. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation, with accreditations in ISO
14001, ISO
45001 and ISO
9001.

2026 promises to be an exciting year for our Edinburgh and Inverness offices, with multiple large scale projects already scheduled. We are looking to recruit multiple experienced archaeologists to help deliver our extensive portfolio. Our recent projects have ranged from the excavation of two Roman temporary camps, the discovery of a Roman Town through geophysics, to publication of the King’s Seat Pictish Fort.

We are looking to appoint ambitious individuals who will help us deliver similar projects, our future vision and growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in Fieldwork, both by running projects in and out of the field, delivering AOC’s wide range of projects from small evaluations to large infrastructure projects. It is vital that you are a good team member with a positive and enthusiastic approach to heritage. You will also need to be self-motivating and able to work independently and under your own initiative.

You will also be central to training and enthusing those you project and line manager. We encourage our team to grow and in this role you will be supported by a senior member of AOC who will assist in improving your skill set and further your career using our bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix.

• Motivated, professional who is interested in developing their career with a forward-thinking company with high professional standards of work;
• Dynamic individual who will be central to the reputation, future growth and success of the Group;
• Excellent team member;
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree level qualifications;
• CSCS card;
• Driving license (preferred).

• Salary under constant review and always current with industry recommendations;
• Ring-fenced annual bonus scheme;
• Company pension scheme;
• Training budget and time allowance to attend conferences;
• Clear and transparent job progression using AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix;
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Support for research;
• Paid CIFA membership; CSCS card and SSSTS and SMSTS card where required;
• Occupational Health programme;
• Flexible working; and
• TOIL and sickness benefits.

Applications via CV and cover letter should be directed to m We will be reviewing applications on receipt and if suitable candidates apply, we will be appointing immediately. The overall closing date for applications is 31st March. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Martin for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.

Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.

AOC Archaeology Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.