Background
Do you have the ambition and ability to play a key role in managing York’s unique archaeological resource?
The City of York Council have an exciting fixed term full-time opportunity during a period of planned staff leave. You will join a team of professionals specialising in building conservation, urban design, architecture, landscape design, ecology, countryside management, and protected trees.
You will provide the principal source of expertise within the City of York Council for archaeological matters in relation to planning and development across the city on a wide range of schemes. A key component of the post is the development and maintenance of the City of York Historic Environment Record.
Key skills and responsibilities
You will need substantial knowledge and field experience on urban and rural archaeology. You will also need substantial experience of assessing the archaeological impact of development proposals, negotiating with developers and archaeological consultants.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone educated to post-graduate qualification level in Archaeology, Heritage Management or equivalent, and/or someone who has the equivalent on-the-job experience. Membership of the Institute of Field Archaeologists is desirable but not essential.
Other benefits
A generous annual leave allowance is provided, together with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition we offer flexible working practices, learning development and a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Further information:
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Guy Hanson, Design & Conservation Manager, guy.hanson@york.gov.uk or on 01904551319.
For further written details please visit the council website here, where you can also find a link to an online application process. Applications can only be accepted when received in this way so please do not email CVs or statements to the contact email above.
Closing date: Weds 2 April 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Provisionally, Week commencing Monday 28 April 2025