Post-Excavation Manager

Cotswold Archaeology

. Project manage post-excavation and publication projects to successful completion within time and budget .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeCirencester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £44,990 - £54,740 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in post-excavation work, project management, and writing archaeological texts to publication standards. Capable of providing leadership, training, and effective communication within a management team while ensuring the protection of archaeological materials.

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Post-Excavation WorkProject ManagementArchaeological Text WritingLeadership and CoachingGIS and Project Information Management

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Hard Skills

Assessment and Stratigraphic AnalysisBudget PreparationPublication EditingAnalytical TechniquesRecord KeepingFinancial ManagementPublication WritingDeveloper-Led Archaeology TheoryIT SkillsManual Driving Licence

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMotivationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeGraphics PackagesGISDeltek

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA)

Industry Keywords

British ArchaeologyArchaeological FieldworkUrban and Rural SitesPublication StandardsArchaeological Material Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project manage post-excavation and publication projects to successful completion within time and budget
Quality assure analytical, interpretative and publication work
Manage specialist contributions and produce accurate narratives and interpretations of fieldwork results
Write, compile and edit assessment reports and publication texts
Prepare research designs and budgets
Provide line management, guidance, coaching, motivation and leadership to Publications staff and project leaders
Train project leaders in analytical, interpretative and publication-writing techniques
Contribute to management of the Publications department and wider company
Develop standardised archaeological and management record systems
Ensure protection of archaeological material in the company’s care
Manage and authorise financial matters within delegated limits
Represent Cotswold Archaeology at meetings and through lectures, articles, website and marketing contributions
Contribute to company performance, growth, meetings, project groups and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in post-excavation work, including assessment and stratigraphic analysis of urban and rural sites using spreadsheets and databases
Experience of project management, including deadlines and budgets
Considerable experience writing archaeological texts to publication standard and editing archaeological texts for publication
Sound knowledge of all periods of British archaeology, with relevant specialist period and/or area knowledge
Ability to manage a busy work schedule and operate effectively as part of a management team
Familiarity with contemporary developer-led archaeology theory and practice
Effective communication with colleagues, sponsors, clients, officers of other bodies and members of the public
Knowledge of administrative procedures, including keeping records and accounts and submitting reports
Well-developed IT skills, including MS Office, graphics packages, GIS and Project Information Management systems such as Deltek
Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at MCIfA level, or ability and willingness to achieve membership at this level on appointment
Full manual driving licence
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK
Desirable: experience coaching and training post-excavation techniques and developing publication writing skills
Desirable: experience in line management and staff appraisals
Desirable: experience of archaeological fieldwork under commercial conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous annual leave allowance
Company sick pay
Pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working opportunities
Reasonable adjustments and additional recruitment-process support