Senior Archaeological Consultant

Job Description

Senior Archaeological Consultant | Bakewell and remote working | 37.5 hours per week excluding breaks | £30,000-£40,000Are you highly organised with attention to detail and a drive to get projects completed on time Do you have a deep passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeologyIf so, Archaeological Research Services Ltd want to hear from you!Archaeological Research Services Ltd are a high-performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career developmentand developing people to be the best they can be.For this role, you will have a forensic attitude to consultancy work, the ability to think from multiple perspectives and a passion for accuracy.A detailed working knowledge of the planning system and British archaeology is essential. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied upon to deliver to deadlines and help set goals, provide support and motivate.The post can be either office-based or a hybrid model of office based, plus home working, where you will be accountable to the Head of Heritage Consultancy.What can you expect in return

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to the Company achieving its annual performance targets
• Attractive Company pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
• Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

Are you the right person for us

• Professional, and commercial experience in consultancy, field archaeology, and historic building work
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge of English and other British planning systems. Ability to use GIS and good photography and survey skills
• A good knowledge of British archaeology and a track record in archaeological publication
• Excellent written English skills

What will your role as a Senior Archaeological Consultant look like

• Produce a full range of consultancy services and documents including DBAs, ES chapters, WSIs, schemes of work, heritage statements, setting studies, liaise with clients and planning authorities and negotiate schemes of work etc.
• Line management within Consultancy Team relevant to the role incl. project and people management, setting goals, motivating, weekly reporting, timesheet auditing, identifying personal development needs, and appraisals
• Quality assurance, report checking and editing of a wide range of Consultancy reports including standing building surveys etc
• Illustrative and GIS work to support DBA’s, Setting Studies, and ES chapters including willingness to learn, if not already got, skills to understand setting and visualisation studies
• Help market/network for the company and generate new work, win projects and liaise with clients, regulators and other stakeholders
• Willing to learn from and contribute to historic building surveys if not already conversant
• Give presentations to professional and public audiences as required
• Take part in training programmes and staff development initiatives and assist in the training of others as appropriate
• Attend meetings as required
• Drive a company vehicle when required
• Keep any company vehicle tidy and roadworthy at all times
• Notify the Business Administrator of any faults etc so that they can be rectified
• Any other duties that may be reasonably allocated from time to time

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