Archaeologist – Heritage Crime Team

Location: Belfast – Causeway Exchange
Pay: Approx. £19.59 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Contract: Temporary assignment – 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Archaeologist for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with the Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division.

The successful candidate will support the Heritage Crime Team, helping gather and verify information relating to archaeological sites and undertaking site visits across Northern Ireland.

The Role

You will:

• Gather, process and verify information relating to archaeological sites.
• Visit archaeological sites in rural and urban locations.
• Engage with landowners regarding archaeological sites.
• Liaise with government and non-government organisations.
• Review and interpret information and records.
• Prepare written reports and supporting documentation.
• Support the wider work of the Heritage Crime Team.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Archaeology.
• Experience engaging with landowners and other organisations regarding archaeological sites.
• Experience reading and producing reports.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.

The role involves travel to rural and urban locations, followed by access on foot to archaeological sites including farmland, hillsides, forests and development sites. Applicants must be able to undertake this activity.

Awareness of PACE investigations would be advantageous.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Basic security clearance.

Interested?

Apply with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating your archaeology qualification, relevant stakeholder experience and archaeological field/site experience.