Government

Permanent

Full time 37 hours per week

Help Protect Devon's Extraordinary Heritage
Are you passionate about archaeology, heritage and the historic environment? Do you want to work in one of the most archaeologically rich counties in England, helping to safeguard recorded heritage that spans from the Ice Age to the Cold War?
Devon County Council is looking for an Assistant Historic Environment Officer to join our Historic Environment Team and support the conservation, enhancement and understanding of Devon's remarkable historic environment.
Devon is home to an exceptional concentration of heritage assets. The Devon Historic Environment Record contains information on around 111,000 archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes, ranging from prehistoric monuments and Roman settlements to industrial heritage and military remains. The county contains nearly 1,700 Scheduled Monuments, more than 21,600 Listed Buildings, 50 Registered Historic Parks and Gardens, and 10 Protected Wreck Sites.

More than 500 heritage assets are currently identified as being at risk, creating both challenges and opportunities for conservation and positive management. The county's heritage includes internationally important sites and landscapes:
Dartmoor contains one of Britain's most significant prehistoric landscapes, with extensive stone rows, circles, settlements and field systems; the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site recognises the global importance of Devon's mining heritage; and Exeter's Roman and medieval archaeology has led to its designation as one of only six Areas of Archaeological Importance in England.
As part of Devon County Council's Environmental Sustainability Group, you’ll support work to ensure that this rich and distinctive heritage is understood, protected and celebrated for future generations. The team manages the Devon Historic Environment Record, provides historic environment advice to Devon County Council and other planning authorities, supports developers and landowners, contributes to infrastructure and land management projects, and works with partners to improve public access to and understanding of Devon's heritage.
About the Role
You will:

• Help maintain and develop the Devon Historic Environment Record by adding, checking and updating archaeological and historic environment.
• Assist in managing and processing the backlog of data that currently exists and input into the Historic Environment Record.
• Support the provision of historic environment advice by researching sites, preparing information and assisting more senior officers with planning, land management and infrastructure casework.
• Assist with work linked to agri-environment and land management schemes, helping to identify heritage interests and support the positive management of historic landscapes and assets.
• Respond to straightforward enquiries from developers, consultants, researchers and members of the public, referring more complex matters to colleagues where needed.
• Work with colleagues and partners including Historic England, National Parks, National Landscapes, museums, universities and community groups.
• Support activities that increase public understanding and enjoyment of Devon's archaeology and heritage, including outreach, events and engagement work.
• Assist with projects that improve the condition, management and understanding of Devon's heritage assets.

• A degree in Archaeology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Some experience of researching, analysing or interpreting archaeological, historic environment or heritage.
• An interest in working with archaeological or historic environment records, datasets and evidence sources.
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