As part of the South West Development Advice Teams, you will take delegated responsibility for the delivery of our advice on proposals for change in the historic environment that fall within their area of competence. Applying the ethos of ‘constructive conservation’ and making effective use of Conservation Principles in all their advisory work, you will provide advice to owners, local authorities and others, to proactively work towards the sustainable management of the historic environment. You will also contribute, as required, to specific projects where their expertise would add value, for example, as part of the our Places strategy or in support of Heritage at Risk work. The role will cover work in Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and the Bristol & Bath conurbation.
Please note that the role:
* requires regular travel to sites not serviced by public transport for which reason a full driving licence is required.
* requires visiting/inspecting sites which is likely to require climbing scaffolding and negotiating confined spaces (e.g. church roofs).
* may require occasional attendance at community or planning meetings which are usually held at evenings or weekends.
Who we are looking for
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject or significant experience in a relevant field
* Experience of managing change to sites of archaeological interest through the planning system
* Expertise in the management of urban and rural archaeology
* A good understanding of relevant Government policy, guidance and statutory procedures for planning and the historic environment
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good negotiating and influencing skills