SENIOR HERITAGE CONSULTANT / PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
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Contract | Permanent position following 6-month probation |
Salary | £28,620 - £42,400 (dependent on experience) |
Summary
We are expanding our successful Consultancy team and are looking for competent, motivated and team-playing personnel. Our Consultancy division forms part of a leading archaeological company with varied and innovative projects around the UK and potentially beyond. Working closely with our ‘Specialist Services’ division we have truly cutting-edge techniques and services that make our consultants uniquely placed to provide a comprehensive range of solutions for evaluating, mitigating, reducing carbon and creating value for our clients. This gives our Consultancy team a clear USP, and access to innovations which are leading the way in key areas of commercial archaeology.
Are you highly organised with attention to detail and a drive to get projects completed on time? Do you have a passion for finding solutions and delivering value and benefit through archaeology? These positions require technical and analytical skills, as well as sound judgement and great ‘people person’ skills. Applications are invited for professional, highly motivated and capable Consultant/Senior Consultant/Principal roles with a strong track record and developed skills sets to undertake consultancy work and help lead and manage our growing consultancy team as per the relevant role. You will have experience of providing sound and successful client advice, production of excellent consultancy documents including ideally all content (e.g, GIS images), quality assurance and relationship building. We are looking for recruits with excellent communication skills (listening as well as verbal and written comms). The post can be either office-based or a hybrid model of office based, plus some home working, where you will be accountable to the Head of Heritage Consultancy. A forensic attitude to consultancy work, the ability to think from multiple perspectives and a passion for accuracy are key. 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 motivation. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We are committed to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.
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
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