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We're Hiring (Milton Keynes) - Field Archaeologists

  • Writer: CFA Archaeolgy
    CFA Archaeolgy
  • Oct 6
  • 2 min read

Job Title:

Field Archaeologist


Location:

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire


Pay:

Starting at £26,614


Contract:

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)


Closing Date:

27th October 2025


Enquiries Email:


The Role: 

Man in orange vest at excavation site, Milton Keynes. Text: "We're hiring! Field Archaeologist." Overcast sky, tools visible.

CFA are looking to appoint permanent Field Archaeologists to our Milton Keynes office.


A knowledge of British archaeology is desirable, and you will be able to demonstrate a range of skills relevant to working in field archaeology. You should be motivated, positive, and an effective team-worker, maintaining good professional relationships with colleagues and third parties alike. You will be required regularly to work away overnight and must be able to carry out manual work in outdoor environments in all weather.


This is a great opportunity to join a long-established and highly regarded company that prides itself on delivering quality services to clients, whilst providing continuous staff development and training opportunities. We are passionate about archaeology, and we need you to be too. If you have any specific relevant skills, let us know!

Person in orange safety gear and hard hat examines stone remains at an archaeological site. Dirt and rocks surround the area under sunny skies.

Successful criteria include:


  • Relevant degree level education or practical experience in UK (or equivalent overseas) desirable.

  • Flexible approach to deployment and willingness to travel and work away.

  • Membership of CIfA desirable.

  • A good positive attitude and effective team-worker / communicator.

  • Willingness to learn a range of office-based and fieldwork tasks, with ambition to progress into more senior roles.

  • Reliable and motivated with good organisational skills.

  • An appreciation of inclusivity, diversity, and dignity and respect in the workplace.

  • Full manual driving licence essential.

  • Microsoft Office skills.

 

Please apply via email to careers@cfa-arch.co.uk quoting ‘MKPFA-1025’ and the position you are applying for. Only completed applications containing a cover note and CV will be accepted. Please apply before 27th October 2025.


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CFA Archaeology follows a policy of equal opportunities for employment, training, and other conditions of service. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of identity and right to work in the UK will be required prior to commencing employment. If you require any further information, please email, enquiries@cfa-arch.co.uk.

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