Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager or an Assistant Project Manager to join our busy Projects Team, to work on a wide range of exciting major excavation projects.
The Role
You will be part of a dedicated, highly motivated and collaborative team that deliver quality, client-focussed project work. The team are responsible for managing archaeological projects throughout their lifecycle. Tasks include preparation of bids, project design, mobilisation in the field, stakeholder and public engagement, reporting and publication.
MOLAs Projects division, in which this role plays a pivotal part, has a core commercial function and one of our key objectives is to assist our valued clients in meeting their planning requirements, embed our work within their projects and to promote social and public benefit.
In the first instance we are looking for a Project Manager who is highly experienced in the delivery of archaeological projects at a management and consultancy level, with experience in London or urban archaeology; including a solid working knowledge of preparing bids, contract management, resource planning, programme management, change control, forecasting and financial reporting.
We would also like to consider applications for an Assistant Project Manager role that would suit an experienced heritage professional, wanting to develop their skills and career in archaeological project management.
All roles have a business development element, and therefore, a commercially focussed outlook, confident and proactive team leadership skill, problem solving and adaptability in approach are essential to success in the role. A driving licence is also highly desirable as regular travel is expected as part of the role, both within and outside of London.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a full CV, application form and a covering letter via the recruitment portal setting out your reasons for applying and what you can bring to MOLA.
The closing date is Sunday 28th September 2025 @ 23:59
Candidates who have applied for this role in the past three months need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.
Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.
MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Company
MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.
As an education charity our aim is to inspire people to be curious about their heritage. We are proud of our award-winning community engagement and education programmes, which are founded on partnership and participation. As an Independent Research Organisation, we set out to share the knowledge and information we generate with the widest audience possible for the benefit of society. The research we conduct as part of the planning and development process takes place alongside our own research framework.
The Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Generous sick pay provision
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym discounts
Generous parental leave
PPE provided
Relevant professional subscriptions paid
Employer contribution pension scheme
Free access to over 900 museums, galleries & exhibitions
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