Archaeological Consultant

Job Description

Are you a highly motivated, go-getter with attention to detail Do you have a deep passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology Are you highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate This position requires you to be excellent atyour job and as a communicator. You need to be highly analytical yet also a good people person.Applications are invited for a professional, highly motivated and capable Archaeological Consultant, ideally with a strong track record and developed skills sets, to undertake consultancy and be part of our highly capable Heritage Consultancy team. Havingexperience of providing sound and successful client advice, production of excellent consultancy documents and relationship building is necessary. We are looking for highly developed negotiation skills, an outstanding communicator (listening and verbal andwritten comms) and be of a highly professional and personable disposition. There is flexibility in the location of the post as it will be attached to one of our offices with home-working options, but with some regular meetings with other team members and theHead of Heritage Consultancy to whom you will be accountable.You will need a forensic attitude to consultancy work, the ability to think from multiple perspectives and a passion for accuracy. Ability to use GIS will be an advantage, and if not then a genuine appetite to learn the basics quickly for which trainingcan be given. 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 tight deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professionalyet friendly culture with many outstanding performers.Keywords: Consultant | Archaeology | Archaeologist | Consultancy | Heritage | Planning | Leadership | Mentoring | CIfA | PhD | MSc | Assessment | Document Control | Communication | Negotiation | Remote | Document Control Benefits In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits:Competitive salary * Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets * Attractive Company pension contribution * Life assurance cover * Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression * Member of the Companys health cash plan whichincludes 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 accrued via length of service * Accommodationprovided for away work with subsistence * Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear * 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card feesEssential Skills

• Documented experience of producing a wide range of high-quality consultancy work including desk-based assessments, environmental statement chapters, setting studies, heritage statements, WSIs and delivering consultancy services to clients including localauthority and client negotiation.
• Experienced in exercising sound judgement and delivering successful outcomes that take account of the subtleties and complexities that are often required in the provision of good independent consultancy advice.
• In-depth knowledge of the English planning system and particularly with respect to the Historic Environment.
• Authentic high quality communication skills (listening, oral and written) and ability to quickly build rapport with a lead/client/team member, and to communicate effectively downstream and upstream within a defined management structure.
• Excellent written English and ability to express oneself accurately and take account of the nuances required in the production of first-rate DBAs and Environmental Statement chapters.

Desirable Skills

• Team leadership, goal setting, holding staff to account and getting results through others.
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. Member of CIfA) and/or post-graduate qualification (e.g. PhD, Masters).

About CompanyArchaeological Research Services Ltd is an experienced commercial practice providing a full range of archaeological and heritage services. By offering a complete service we keep costs down and gain efficiencies for our clients through the life cycle of aproject so you can be sure of maximising the value of your investment. We operate throughout the UK from our network of offices, and we welcome opportunities to work abroad.Whether you are building infrastructure or houses, establishing a quarry, converting mills or regenerating urban places, we offer a one-stop shop for dealing with all archaeological and heritage matters. From preliminary advice and assessments to high levelconsultancy, fieldwork, post-excavation analysis and dissemination, our approach is committed to providing successful outcomes by way of tailor-made solutions geared to the strategic needs of our clients.We are an efficient organisation committed to investment in our staff, equipment and technology. This means you can be sure of being assisted by skilled, hard-working and motivated staff who take pride in their work, create value and deliver jobs on time.

Keyskills :
Consultant | Archaeology | Archaeologist | Consultancy | Heritage | Planning | Leadership | Mentoring | CIfA | PhD | MSc | Assessment | Document Contr