Assistant Project Manager

Cotswold Archaeology

. Assist in managing and delivering a portfolio of commercial archaeological projects to time and performance targets .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,075 - £43,792 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial archaeological projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering high-quality fieldwork and reports. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project LeadershipHealth And Safety ManagementFieldwork Report WritingClient LiaisonArchaeological Resource Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Archaeological FieldworkProject ManagementRisk AssessmentMethod Statement DevelopmentBudget ManagementFieldwork Quality AssuranceReport ProductionStaff TrainingPost-Excavation AssessmentArchaeological Publication

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMotivationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Survey EquipmentMS WordMS ExcelMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

CIfA Membership (MCIfA)Full Manual UK Driving LicenceSMSTS Safely Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Commercial ArchaeologyBritish ArchaeologyHealth And Safety LegislationArchaeological Resource ManagementCuratorial Authorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in managing and delivering a portfolio of commercial archaeological projects to time and performance targets
Manage staff and project resources, including vehicles and survey equipment
Support project set-up and logistics and produce start-up documentation, including risk assessments, method statements and written schemes of investigation works
Assist in overseeing archaeological fieldwork and assure the quality of fieldwork, records, archives and reports
Quality assure client report production and provide specialist advice and client liaison
Support compilation of tenders and supplier documentation
Manage project resources and costs to stay within budget and deliver client value for money
Assist with health and safety management and ensure projects meet legal and professional standards
Line manage selected departmental staff
Help formulate, initiate and conduct staff training programmes and materials
Maintain accurate and timely financial and project administration
Represent Cotswold Archaeology at client meetings and professional sector events
Deputise for Fieldwork Managers, liaising with clients and managing the work programme
Assist in developing new business opportunities and maintaining a financially viable programme of work
Assist with displays, promotions and publications
Participate in working parties and task forces
Undertake other duties appropriate to the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree/post-graduate degree in archaeology or a related subject, or equivalent demonstrable experience in the role
Member of CIfA at MCIfA grade, or able to demonstrate that they meet MCIfA membership requirements and agree to join immediately upon appointment
Full manual UK driving licence
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays
Experience of leading commercial archaeological fieldwork projects safely and to tight deadlines
Sound knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and best practice in a commercial archaeological environment
Proven experience in project leadership and effective site deployment of project resources
Experience of fieldwork report writing and assuring the quality of fieldwork staff and their output
Experience of developing good-quality relations with clients and curatorial authorities
Sound knowledge of all periods of British archaeology and archaeological resource management
Good understanding of law and guidance relating to British archaeology
Established IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Project
Proven administrative skills, able to maintain accurate and timely records
Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to motivate, guide and encourage staff and work as part of a team
Desirable: experience of line management and conducting staff appraisals
Desirable: experience of post-excavation assessment and archaeological publication
Desirable: experience of managing aspects of fieldwork projects
Desirable: SMSTS safely accreditation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous annual leave allowance
Company sick pay
Pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Free annual flu jabs
Reasonable adjustments and additional recruitment-process support