Associate Director of Consultancy
Application Deadline: 13 July 2026
Department: Consultancy
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hereford
Compensation: £58,275 - £67,550 / year
Description
Locations: Hereford, Silsoe, Boxworth, Cleckheaton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol (Hybrid working acceptable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 13th July
A rare opportunity to provide high level consultancy for major projects and significant clients alongside assisting the Head of Consultancy with developing a high-performing consultancy team.
We are looking for experienced consultants to assist with developing and rolling out strategy within the consultancy team in line with company direction and guidance from the Head of Consultancy.
You will also manage large portfolios of work for major infrastructure projects, have a proven record of developing clients and growing large projects that will both accommodate a range of consultants from across the team as well as leveraging work for other parts of the company. This will include considerable ability to integrate with new client teams and embed the company in very large scale projects both externally and through sister RSK organisations.
Why Should You Apply?
We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:
- Unique knowledge and expertise. For the past 30 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor‑made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
- Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
- Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
- Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
- Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
- Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.17000 employees and c.230 environmentally lead companies.
The Role
To assist the Director of the consultancy team with defining the strategic direction of the consultancy team’s development, management of the team and ensuring the quality of the technical outputs. Headland is a Registered Organisation with CIfA, and you must adhere to our systems and processes which are in line with CIfA Standards and Ethics.
In Headland we are proud of our people. We will support you to meet your goals and train you in specific archaeological and other skills to feel confident and succeed in your role.
Key Responsibilities (a full role profile is available on request)
- Promote the work of the company
- Ability to embed yourself in client teams and influence project outcomes
- Improve commercial outcomes on projects.
- Have regular in-person meetings with team members
- Motivate, mentor and develop your teams
- Contribute to profitable business growth via the generation and winning of new work
- Leverage work for other parts of the company
- Oversee monthly financial reporting
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Key Skills
- Degree in Archaeology or related subject
- Full driving licence
- Have experience of preparing EIA’s and being able to guide others to complete these
- Provide live client support throughout the delivery of their projects
- Have a sound understanding of the policy and legislative context for UK cultural heritage
- IT skills
Desirable Skills
- MCIfA (and/or full membership of IHBC)
- Post‑graduate qualification
- GIS
Benefits
- Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
- Employee assistance and health support scheme
- Paid accommodation when working away
- Use of cutting‑edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads etc.
- Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and transferable skills
- Leadership and management training and workshops
- Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance‑related bonus schemes, T&Cs apply
- Annual pay review
- 35 days annual leave, rising based on service length
- Extra annual leave purchase scheme
- 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
- Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
- Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
- Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check‑ins
- Referral scheme with generous fee
- A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
- Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
- Paid CIfA membership
- Cycle to work scheme
As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, our Applicant Tracking System removes certain identifying information from applications during the initial screening stage. This allows hiring managers to focus on candidates’ skills, experience and suitability for the role, helping to reduce the potential for unconscious bias and ensuring a more objective recruitment process.
