Archaeologist

Job Description

Summary Are you an archaeologist eager to respond to the climate and biodiversity crisis by helping some of the UKs most special places Are you someone who is an outstanding and inspirational storyteller, who can use their knowledge of archaeology to bring peopletogether and connect people with places If you recognise yourself in that description, and you’re an exceptional and brilliant archaeologist we’d love to hear from you.Youll be helping the National Trust face into the climate and nature crisis and make the changes vital for us to become truly inclusive and relevant for everyone. It is important to us at the National Trust, that the historic environment is relevant andaccessible for everyone, forever and to unlock and enable people to connect with our places for their physical and mental wellbeing.You’ll be working alongside talented, passionate, and creative people across the National Trust in the southwest and be part of a wider national archaeological cohort showing the value of the historic environment for a sustainable future for everyone. What its like to work here As a member of the National Trusts internal consultancy youll work with specialists in every field of our work. A national consultancy, where resources are shared across departments and boundaries, a great repository of skills, talent and experience. Thediversity and quality of expertise within the Consultancy and our external contacts and relationships, enables our properties and places to benefit from an outstanding range of thinking, and expertise in all matters relating to our twin purpose of caring forthe nations nature, beauty and history and making these accessible to all. What youll be doing Youll provide a consultancy service in archaeology which will include responding to requests for information, advice and hands-on support to meet the requests and requirements of your property clients. Youll contribute to strategic plans, identifying archaeologicalopportunities, needs and resources required to achieve property goals. Youll be using your skills to enable the Trust to protect and improve the historic environment whilst making the changes we need to, at pace, to respond to the challenges of our generation.Youll commission and oversee specialist contractors undertaking archaeological work on behalf of the National Trust. Youll provide advice to ensure projects are completed to a professional standard and any impacts on the historic environment are avoided,minimised or mitigated.Youll champion the work of the National Trust in archaeology externally, building partnerships, identifying funding opportunities and inspiring people to raise the organisations profile. Youll mentor and train professional teams including property staffand volunteers to improve skills and build capability and understanding in the care of the historic environment. Who were looking for A Leader for Conservation Excellence, Inclusivity, and the response to the Nature and Climate Crisis, taking a proactive approach in using the historic environment as a means to drive and deliver positive landscape change for nature and the climate.In this role, we are looking for..· An ability to think flexibly, beyond your profession to build and curate networks to facilitate working and improving potential.· Knowledge of archaeological care and management, interpretation and presentation of landscapes, historic places and buildings, including an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.· Experience of assessing archaeological impacts and opportunities of land use change.· Be able to prioritise your time and lead in your specialism, with a driven focus on delivery and making things happen for the region.· Be able to actively share your passion, knowledge and expertise to upskill and empower others.· Be able to demonstrate how your intervention has positively impacted on Project Delivery and clients.· An understanding of database management, especially HER. The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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