Meet our Worcestershire Archaeology team
![Derek Hurst](https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DerekHurst.jpg)
Derek Hurst
Author of many archaeological publications and editor of Later Prehistoric Research Assessment for the West Midlands. Derek has worked extensively in community archaeology and is a specialist in ceramic research. He has a professional interest in developing standards in partnership with museums to ensure archaeological data and objects are more fully integrated across the collections.
![Elspeth Iliff](https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0197-scaled-e1667380491666-297x250.jpg)
Elspeth Iliff
Elspeth joined Worcestershire Archaeology in 2015 with a background in Osteoarchaeology and has worked on a wide range of sites. She leads the fieldwork and post-excavation reporting of archaeological excavations, evaluations, watching briefs, and desk-based assessments. She has a particular interest in the provision of training to maintain standards across the sector.
![Graham Arnold](https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/GrahamArnold.jpg)
Graham Arnold
Graham has been working for the Worcestershire Archaeology since 2009. He has a wealth of experience undertaking varied projects on quarries and developments including watching briefs, evaluations and open excavations. He is also involved in the archiving of completed projects.
![Hazel Whitefoot](https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hazel-333x250.jpg)
Hazel Whitefoot
Hazel is a late convert to archaeology, joining the service in 2018 after a long career as a classical musician and instrumental music teacher. Part-time study for a BA Archaeology degree from the University of Worcester was followed by an MSc from Oxford in 2012. She is especially interested in the Roman period and ceramics.
![Jamie Wilkins](https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JamieWilkins.jpg)
Jamie Wilkins
Jamie joined Worcestershire Archaeology in 2015. As a project officer, Jamie leads excavations and a variety of smaller projects, notably the recent excavation of an early Bronze Age cremation cemetery.
![Jesse Wheeler](https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JesseWheeler-v2.jpg)
Jesse Wheeler
Jesse joined the team in 2015. She has worked for the service on a wide range of urban and rural sites across the Midlands, both in the field and in post-excavation. She has been involved in a number of community excavation projects and assists with the training of staff undertaking the NVQ scheme.
Telephone us on 01905 765908