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Apprentice Trainee Archaeological Officers

Archaeological Research Services • Apprenticeship • Bakewell, England, United Kingdom • £24.80k / year • 1w ago

SALARY £24,800

Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting Apprentice Trainee Archaeological Officers who will learn practical fieldwork skills on a variety of our projects around the UK, whilst completing the Level 3 Archaeological Technician Apprenticeship with Cirencester College. Apprentices will be based out of one of our office bases: Bedford, Cheltenham, Bakewell, Sheffield, Sale or Tyneside. We are particularly interested in candidates based in the Gloucestershire area.

Are you looking to kickstart your career in archaeology? Our structured Apprenticeship programme aims to produce safe, competent and effective archaeologists able to undertake routine archaeological work to a professional standard, with a view to them progressing to an Archaeological Officer position on successful completion of their training. Apprentices are guided through on-the-job learning and mentoring, developing skills in fieldwork, surveying, post-excavation and health and safety and a structured baseline knowledge base of British archaeology. We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding employees. We maintain a sector leading commitment to staff development and training which we require to be reciprocated, and look forward to supporting career progression and developing people to be the best they can be.

We offer an exciting range of employee benefits:

Competitive salary
Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets
Attractive Company pension contribution
Life assurance cover
Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
Quality Accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.

To apply:

Head to the Gov website, by following the link below, to find full details of this apprenticeship and to submit an application:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000035933

All applications which reach interview stage will require an in-person interview in our Bakewell HQ.