Geoarchaeology Supervisor​/Officer​/Senior Officer

Cotswold Archaeology are recruiting for a talented and experienced Geoarchaeology Supervisor / Project Officer / Senior Project Officer (dependant on skills and experience) to join our successful and expanding Geoarchaeology team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in geoarchaeology, working for one of the largest and most respected archaeological companies in the country.

The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of geoarchaeological projects across the UK. They will liaise with the Geoarchaeology Manager and technical specialists on projects, supporting and supervising colleagues as well as providing advice to teams across Cotswold Archaeology and to our external clients.

The role involves a mixture of office‑based and site‑based work, comprising; supervising/on‑site management and assisting with the delivery and supervision of geoarchaeological projects; project set‑up/logistics; production of start‑up documentation (including risk assessments, method statements and written schemes of investigation works); undertaking geoarchaeological fieldwork (including monitoring of geotechnical Ground Investigations); describing and recording Pleistocene and Holocene sediment sequences; sediment sampling on archaeological sites;

laboratory work; recording and interpreting Ground Investigation data; deposit modelling; production of client reports; provision of specialist advice and client liaison.

The successful candidate will be a member of CIfA at minimum PCIfA level (for Supervisor role) or ACIfA level (for Officer roles), or able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements and will join if appointed. Previous experience in a geoarchaeological supervisory capacity is essential for these roles. A full manual driving licence is also essential as travel across our sites will be required.

The post will involve away work where overnight stays will be required.

We are keen to hear from applicants with a strong geoarchaeological background, who are currently working in commercial archaeology or have experience working in a closely related discipline. Candidates will ideally have a degree/post‑graduate degree in geoarchaeology or a related Earth science subject (including Quaternary science and physical geography) or equivalent demonstrable experience in the role.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate they can work effectively as part of a team and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to geoarchaeology. They will need to be confident, self‑motivated and able to work independently in their area of expertise. They will also possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise project work and ensure the delivery of high‑quality project deliverables.

Experience in Pleistocene or Palaeolithic archaeology and/or a palaeoenvironmental specialism would be advantageous but is not essential.

The position will be based at one of our four regional offices (Kemble, Milton Keynes, Andover, Needham Market; please see our other three adverts for application to any of those offices) and will involve working on sites across the UK. Our benefits include: a competitive salary; generous annual leave allowance; company sick pay; pension and life assurance schemes and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

If this sounds like you, and you are looking to progress your career within a leading, ambitious and forward‑thinking company, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more information, please contact our Publications Commercial Lead, Sarah Cobain or our Environmental Manager Sarah Wyles for an informal discussion about the role: sarah.c sarah.

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 5th August 2026.

Interviews will be held in person at our Andover office w/c 17th August 2026.

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