Archaeological Planning Officer

Location: Baglan, Neath Port Talbot (hybrid/home working flexible)

Contract type: Permanent Full-time 37 hours per week

Salary range: £33,082-£37,370 per annum depending on experience

Responsible to: National Lead:
Planning

Heneb is a charitable organisation committed to preserving and promoting Wales’ rich archaeological heritage. The Advisory Services section of the organisation, funded principally by local and national government, encompasses the Historic Environment Record, historic environment advice and planning advice. These are structured as national services delivered on a regional basis. Following a staffing change, we are seeking an archaeological planning officer for our south-east Wales region.

The core purpose of the job is to ensure the effective protection, management and promotion of the historic environment of Wales (with a primary focus on south-east Wales) within a development context. The postholder will work as part of a small, dedicated team, providing archaeological planning advice for local planning authorities and monitoring development-led archaeological practice in the region.

The day-to-day work involves providing advice at a casework level, with opportunity for strategic input on policy and guidance consultations as they arise. The postholder will be responsible for identifying when archaeological interventions are appropriate, with reference to relevant planning policy and legislation, and utilising a wide range of information resources. The role includes setting the scope of the archaeological response required, monitoring the subsequent work and ensuring that professional standards are maintained through to completion.

The level of autonomy and strategic input will depend on experience, with training provided as necessary.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of the planning and legislative framework in Wales, with specific reference to the historic environment
• Good current general knowledge of UK archaeology of all periods
• Thorough working knowledge of UK archaeological methods, practice, ethics and professional standards
• Working knowledge of standard desk-based sources of archaeological information
• Familiarity with computerised databases and standard office software
• Familiarity with GIS principles and practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A degree in archaeology or a related subject
• A full driving licence

Heneb is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, trade union membership, disability or age.

We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who are disabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.