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Communications Assistant

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is looking for a Communications Assistant to support our work in promoting the Festival of Archaeology 2026, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology. This role is ideal for an early career professional looking for hands-on experience in digital communications, content creation, and social media marketing within the heritage sector.

Working with our Communications and Marketing manager, you will take ownership of content for our Festival of Archaeology digital event – Past in our Hands. Additionally, 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. Working with the Communications and Marketing Manager, you will be able to gain 1-1 training and guidance on digital marketing strategies, social media best practices, and audience engagement techniques.  

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Content Creation: Develop engaging and creative short-form videos to promote the Festival of Archaeology and archaeology more broadly. 

  • Social Media Support: Assist in managing and growing the CBA’s social media presence. 

  • Live and Behind-the-Scenes Content: Support live social media coverage of festival events, including Q&As, takeovers, and event highlights. 

  • Copywriting & Campaigns: Help write engaging social media posts, newsletters, and short blogs to promote the festival. 

This year, the Comms assistant will take a lead role in organising content for our Festival of Archaeology digital event - Past in our Hands. This is an evolution from our previous two digital event days, Ask an Archaeologist and A Day in Archaeology. The role will be expected to reach out to external archaeologists, organise and edit internal and externally made content, and work with the Comms and Marketing manager to co-ordinate the digital day. 

This is a unique opportunity for a junior communications professional to take ownership of a creative project for a major UK-wide festival with support from the Communications and Marketing Manager. 

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 for the 2026 Opening Event, other Festival events.  

The role is also expected to attend full staff office days in York in June and November, which are not covered by expenses.  

 

Details

 

Location: Remote (UK-based), with travel to office days and events.

Contract: 6 months, part-time (0.6 FTE) June - November. Some weekend working is required during the Festival of Archaeology. Time off in lieu will be given.

Salary: £23,132.20 FTE 

 

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 and edit engaging short-form video content. 

  • Experience working with Canva.  

  • A strong communicator with good writing skills and an understanding of digital audiences. 

  • Organised and able to self-motivate. 

  • Able to work independently while also contributing ideas as part of a team. 

 

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. 
  • A role with real impact, helping bring archaeology to new audiences.

Part of the Team 

The communications assistant will be a key part of the wider CBA team and is expected to attend key team meetings throughout the week. This includes a weekly Monday meeting from 10-11am, an Events team meeting bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 9-10 am, and regular meetings with the Communications and Marketing Manager. The role will also be supported by the wider Events and Youth Engagement teams where relevant.  

In addition, the comms assistant is expected to join the CBA team for key office days. These will be on the 7th & 8th June and 17th & 18th November in-person in the York office. 

 

To apply:

To apply, please send: 

 

Send your application to JessicaLatham@archaeologyuk.org by the 24th April 2026.  

Interviews will be held on 11th May via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with a view to the successful candidate taking up the role in Jun 2026, subject to any notice periods.  

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. 

Please also inform us of any access requirements you have to be able to participate in an interview if one is offered to you. Additionally, if you require a large text version of the application, please email jessicalatham@archaeologyuk.org.

If you would like to arrange a confidential, informal conversation about this opportunity, or have specific questions, please contact Jessica Latham, Communications and Marketing manager at jessicalatham@archaeologyuk.org

Thank you for your interest in working with the CBA. We look forward to receiving your application.