Are you ready for your next challenge?
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is looking for a Communications Assistant to support our work in promoting the Festival of Archaeology 2025, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology. This role is ideal for a student or early career professional looking for hands-on experience in digital communications, content creation, and social media marketing within the heritage sector.
Overview
Working with our Communications and Marketing manager, you will help develop engaging social media content aimed at younger audiences and early career archaeologists, with a particular focus on short-form video content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You will gain training and guidance on digital marketing strategies, social media best practices, and audience engagement techniques.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in a flexible role that can fit around your studies or other commitments.
The role will be expected to travel to events across the UK during the Festival of Archaeology, with costs and expenses covered. This includes travel to Northern Ireland for the 2025 Opening Event, other Festival events, and to full-staff office days in York in June.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in digital communications, social media strategy, and content creation.
- Training and mentoring in social media marketing, audience engagement, and content planning.
- Insight into the heritage sector and how large-scale public engagement projects are run.
- Flexible working that fits around your studies or other commitments.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Someone with a strong interest in archaeology, heritage, history, or digital storytelling.
- Confident using social media platforms, particularly TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Creative and able to produce engaging short-form video content.
- A strong communicator with good writing skills and an understanding of digital audiences.
- Able to work independently while also contributing ideas as part of a team.
Details:
- Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed term contract of 6 months: May – End of September. Flexible working in line with CBA policies.
- £20,778 pro rata
- 26 days paid holiday (pro-rata), 8 days public holidays per year (pro-rata).
- Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel to office days and events.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete and send the following information by email to [email protected] using ‘JOB APPLICATION [COMMS ASSISTANT]’ as the subject line. We will acknowledge safe receipt of all applications received.
- A completed Application Form.
- A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
- Examples of any short-form content you have created (this could be TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts, or other digital projects).
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are enthusiastic about digital storytelling and want to gain experience in heritage communications, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange a confidential, informal conversation about this opportunity, or have specific questions, please contact Jessica Latham at [email protected]
The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Friday 11th April at 12 noon.
Thank you for your interest in working with the CBA. We look forward to receiving your application.