Project Supervisor/Trainee Project Supervisor

About The Role

Allen Archaeology Ltd

Trainee Project Supervisor/Project Supervisor (Grade 2.1 – 2.2)

Lincoln and Preston

£30,237.65 – £36,179.43 Per Annum Dependent On Experience

With a strong pipeline of current and upcoming projects, we’re looking to welcome a Project Supervisor or Trainee Project Supervisor to our team on a permanent basis. This role is available for immediate start, subject to a three-month probation period (with a structured training plan provided for trainee applicants).

In this role, you’ll lead and support teams of experienced archaeologists and trainees across a diverse range of projects. You’ll be primarily based from our offices in Lincoln or Preston, with opportunities to work across a variety of sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to build or advance your career within a busy, growing organisation. You’ll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable team that’s passionate about delivering high-quality archaeological work.

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, relocate, or move into a new direction within archaeology, Allen Archaeology offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where you can develop and thrive.

Trainee Project Supervisor Grade 2.1: £30,237.65

We are open to receiving applications from those who are ready and have enough experience in the field to make the move into a more senior role, as Trainee Supervisors Grade 2.1. Our Award-winning Training Plan lasts for a minimum of 3 months and once completed, you will move up to Grade 2.2. You should be enthusiastic and willing to learn, confident and professional when speaking to contractors, clients and colleagues alike, comfortable with giving instructions and constructive feedback to other team members and have the ability to manage your time and meet deadlines.

Project Supervisor Grade 2.2: £32,746.55 pa

You will have at least 6 months experience of supervising commercial fieldwork projects such as watching briefs and small evaluations in the UK, working on your own and/or leading small teams, and preparing the subsequent grey literature reports.

Trainee Project Officer/Project Officer 3.1 – 3.2: £34,299.98 to £36,179.43

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You will have at least 2 years’ experience of supervising commercial fieldwork projects, proven experience of supervising large and complex fieldwork projects, of successfully coordinating and completing post-excavation assessment, analysis and reporting within set timescales. Publication experience is desirable. You must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and a strong record of team leadership.

What We Can Offer

• A permanent contract
• Average overtime payments in excess of £3000 pa
• Training opportunities and opportunities for promotion
• The chance to work on exciting projects across the UK
• Generous stay away subsistence including £17.50 extra per day plus £25 evening meal allowance if staying in hotels/B&B
• Overtime for drivers
• Good quality weekday accommodation for away working with private rooms
• 28 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of public holidays) rising after 3 years continuous service, plus an additional day of leave for your birthday
• One-month occupational sick pay per year
• Occupational pension with employer’s contribution
• Annual company dividend (profit share) to all staff
• 50% contribution to CIfA membership
  
  

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Essential

For all levels the following are:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of British archaeology of all periods
• Experience of post-excavation analysis and reporting (desirable for Trainees)
• An enthusiasm and strong ability in archaeological field practices
• Willingness to work on your own or leading a team
• A courteous and professional manner
• Excellent computer literacy
• Experience of supervising staff (desirable for Trainees)
• Attention to detail
• Positive outlook

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• Driving licence
  
  

Desirable

• Relevant archaeological qualification
• Experience of GIS packages such as QGIS3
• CIfA membership
  
  

To apply, please follow this link to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Please specify whether you are applying for a role in Lincoln or Preston.

https://allenarchaeologyltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5274a72e-b3d2-4c39-a701-8c04fb14529a

All candidates’ applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Closing date for applications is Monday 27th July 2026 at 5pm. Please do not wait until the deadline as we will be considering applications as they are received.

Interviews will be held in person at our Head Office in Lincoln the following week, or on Teams if this is not possible. References will not be approached without permission.

Allen Archaeology are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity. Allen Archaeology hold a Sponsor Licence for workers from outside of the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

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