The Position
Are you a highly organised Heritage Consultant with attention to detail and a drive to get projects completed on time? Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? These positions require technical and analytical skills, as well as sound judgement and great ‘people’ and communication skills.
Applications are invited for professional, highly motivated and capable senior consultants and Head of Consultancy. You will be required to produce high quality reports and outcomes for a wide range of commercial projects, and you will need to be competent with the use of GIS to support your text production. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate professional commercial experience as well as the completion of successful projects.
Applicants can be attached to one of our offices around the UK and there is the opportunity for some home-working. You will be accountable to the Head of Consultancy and work within the Heritage Consultancy team, or as Head of the Team accountable to our COO. We are looking for people who are adaptable, team players, and who possess excellent written English skills and consistently deliver to deadlines. A good knowledge of British archaeology is required together with a thorough working knowledge of the historic environment in relation to the planning system. A forensic attitude to consultancy work, the ability to think from multiple perspectives and a passion for accuracy are key. We are a high-performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding colleagues to work alongside.
We offer an exciting range of employee benefits:
- Strong, positive corporate culture and Management Team
- Competitive salary
- 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
- Attractive pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
- Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
- Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire
100% of CIfA subscription fees
To apply:
Download, fill in and submit all the required documentation as set out below and send to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us, then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.
Applicants must complete and send in:
- Covering letter comprising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.
- Our application form (downloadable from the website and included in this pack )
- Equal opportunities form is optional (downloadable from our website)
- Full CV
Closing date: 11 July 2025