About us
Wessex Archaeology is the trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity.
Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity.
From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment – above ground, below ground and underwater.
We are committed to our social impact, which means using the knowledge and connections we make through our work as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.
Our vision
Our vision embodies the social impact everyone in our organisation strives for. It underpins everything we do and is embedded in how we work, evaluate our performance, and develop our organisation.
Uncovering the past to help build a better world
By a better world, we commit to help build:
- a world where sustainable development is prioritised
- a world where archaeological knowledge is positively applied to societal challenges
- a world where communities are strengthened through engagement with their heritage
- a world where archaeology is inclusive
Our core values
Our core values set the tone for our organisational culture – the behaviours and values that we uphold collectively. They inform how we undertake our work, engage with one another, and expectations and experiences of working at and with Wessex Archaeology.
Aim High
Strive for excellence and set ambitious goals to achieve our full potential.
Respect
Value diversity, treat everyone with dignity, and foster an inclusive environment.
Care
Place the needs of people and the planet at the heart of how we work and the impact we strive for.
Our Strategy and Impact
Our organisational strategy for 2025-2035 presents a collaborative endeavour to recognise what is valuable and important to everyone at Wessex Archaeology.
The strategy is set around seven strategic goals that respond directly to our organisational vision: Uncovering the past to help build a better world, enabling us to work towards achieving this whilst embracing our core values.
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Our team
Our team of archaeologists and heritage specialists is drawn from a diverse range of disciplines offering our clients unparalleled access to top quality knowledge and skills.
Sustainability
We are committed to protecting the planet and sustainable practices that prioritise social equity.
Our Charitable Aims and Governance
Our charitable aims are the advancement of education, and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.