HERITAGE AND SENIOR HERITAGE CONSULTANTS (Landscape and Conservation Management)

About us

Cotswold Archaeology is one of the leading providers of professional archaeological and heritage services in the UK.

We offer a complete archaeological service including fieldwork, post‑excavation, heritage consultancy and outreach, and are committed to the maintenance and development of the highest professional standards.

We believe engagement with heritage benefits individual wellbeing and are committed to increasing public awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the past.

If you share these values and believe you have something to contribute, we would like to hear from you.

The role

We are seeking experienced Heritage and Senior Heritage Consultants to join our team and contribute to understanding, conserving and managing our historic environment.

The role is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of Conservation Management Plans and monument protection, ranging from individual scheduled prehistoric barrows and hillforts to industrial and modern military sites.

Interpreting and recording landscapes is also a key part of the role, particularly working on landscape rewilding projects.

You will work at the cutting edge of new thinking in archaeology, heritage and conservation practice, directly contributing to improved management, access and presentation of our historic environment.

You will regularly work as part of teams of landscape architects, ecologists and arboriculturists to ensure the successful implementation of plans to dovetail and safeguard the historic and natural environments.

You will need excellent project management skills with proven experience of stakeholder engagement with statutory bodies, clients, sub‑contractors and the public to ensure the successful delivery of our plans.

• Heritage Consultant Responsibilities
• Ensure the successful completion of conservation and landscape projects, including large complex projects involving regular client liaison and the production of reports, to a very high standard.
• Desk‑based collation and interpretation of Lidar data to enable the identification and interpretation of historic assets in landscape survey (ground truthing).
• Understand, interpret and record historic landscapes using GIS (Fieldmaps), and undertake assessments of visible monuments and buildings during site visits, as appropriate.
• Produce Conservation Management Plans including assessment of the condition of historic assets, management plans and options for their conservation and repair.
• Personally undertake archaeological research, desk studies, etc. for consultancy projects, and report on them, including the collection of data from depositaries such as HERs and Record Offices.
• Monitor project progress with regard to budgetary, technical, logistical, staff and health and safety issues, providing regular reports to Senior Heritage Consultants and Principal Heritage Consultants, and maintaining appropriate liaison with clients, Local Authority Advisors, and contractors.
• Prepare Written Schemes of Investigation.
• Contribute to tenders to be issued by a Senior Heritage Consultant or Principal Heritage Consultant by providing estimates of times and costs, and drafting letters.
• Liaison with specialist sub‑contractors to ensure the safe and successful completion of sub‑contracted elements of works, and to review specialist reports in conjunction with a Senior Heritage Consultant or Principal Heritage Consultant.
• Ensure illustrations are prepared or requisitioned, as relevant, within project timescales and to corporate standards.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of appropriate administrative records, including project digital filing, invoices and expenses, and digital timesheet entries.
• Manage personal workload effectively, ensuring all project administration, such as the completion of data searches and booking of visits to repositories and sites, is timely.
• Monitor and provide regular reports to Senior Heritage Consultants and Principal Heritage Consultants on project progress (budgetary and archaeological), logistical, staff and health and safety issues.
• Ensure that all projects are carried out in accordance with the CA Health and Safety policy, preparing risk assessments and other relevant documentation.
• Where appropriate, deputise for the Senior Heritage Consultant.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensuring their continuous improvement in performance through performance reviews, constructive feedback, initiating training, coaching and improved practices.
• Ensure effective deployment, maintenance and care of vehicles, plant and equipment, and maintain/provide accurate records ensuring accidents, damage and malfunctions are reported promptly and appropriately.
• Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via Learning Reports, feedback to Committee Representatives and/or project leaders, and discussion at performance reviews.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with responsibilities as CA may determine from time to time.
• Senior Heritage Consultant Responsibilities
• Be responsible for the management, successful and safe completion of conservation and landscape projects, including the management of staff and the compilation of reports to a very high standard and project profitability.
• Desk‑based collation and interpretation of Lidar data to enable the identification and interpretation of historic assets in landscape survey (ground truthing).
• Understand, interpret and record historic landscapes using GIS (Fieldmaps), and undertake assessments of visible monuments and buildings during site visits, as appropriate.
• Produce Conservation Management Plans including assessment of the condition of historic assets, management plans and options for their conservation and repair.
• Personally undertake archaeological research, desk studies, etc. for consultancy projects, and report on them, including the collection of data from depositaries such as HERs and Record Offices.
• Undertake consultancy projects, or elements of projects, including liaison with clients, consultants, and archaeological advisors to LPAs.
• Manage the completion of sub‑contracted work by specialists, ensuring its safe completion on time and to a satisfactory standard.
• Develop contacts, prepare estimates, and pursue contracts on behalf of the company in order to secure and maintain a programme of work within the terms of reference of the company.
• Manage budgetary matters relating to contracts, research designs, purchase orders and payments within the limits set out in the Code of Governance.
• To manage personal workload effectively, ensuring all financial and project administration is accurate and timely.
• Manage the performance of designated staff and project teams, carrying out appraisals and devising development plans as appropriate.
• Contribute to the performance and growth of the company overall through participation in meetings, project groups and sharing of ideas and information outside of immediate remit.
• Proactively develop new business partners, follow up sales leads and pursue contracts in order to secure and maintain a healthy programme of work, including the securing of secondary contracts deriving from consultancy work (for other services offered by CA).
• Actively promote, and develop a greater public awareness and appreciation of the work of CA through displays, publications, contributions to the website, media liaison, lectures, etc. and to create opportunities for other members of staff to do likewise.
• Ensure that all projects are carried out in accordance with CA Health and Safety policy, preparing risk assessments and other relevant documentation.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with responsibilities as CA may determine from time to time.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven proficiency in archaeological and heritage consultancy, with at least five years post‑graduate experience.
• Good all‑round knowledge of all aspects of the historic environment including archaeology, historic buildings and historic landscape.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation concerning the historic environment and the operation of the planning process.
• Commitment to keeping abreast of new developments, approaches and procedures in the management of the historic environment, and ability to communicate these to colleagues.
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with clients of the company, officers of other bodies including Historic England and Local Planning Authorities, and members of the public.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver complex projects to a high standard, often within a very short timescale.
• Good administrative ability in keeping of records and accounts and the submission of reports.
• A full manual driving licence.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists at least ACIf A, and preferably MCIf A, level.

Candidates not already a member must be prepared to join immediately upon appointment.

• Willingness and ability to commit to travel within the UK and stay away for projects.
• A strong commitment to professional development.

Desirable

• Experience or expertise in geographic information system packages.
• Specific area of expertise within the cultural heritage sector.

Benefits

• A flexible approach to working both from home and office.
• Assistance with relocation if applicable.
• Company sick pay.
• Group life assurance.
• Up to 30 days annual leave (dependent on level), rising with length of service plus Bank Holidays and Toil where applicable.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Accommodation and subsistence for away projects.
• A generous contributory pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Smart Health (access to GPs).
• 100% of CIf A membership fees paid.

For more information about the role, please contact Jane Phimester for an informal discussion at Jane. Phimester@cotswoldarchaeology. co. uk or 07862 952234.

CA is an inclusive employer and will take into consideration any adjustments needed to support you.

If you should require any additional support related to neurodiversity or any other reason, please let us know by contacting careers@cotswoldarchaeology. co. uk.

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