Senior Archaeological Officer (Redeployment 22907)

As a Senior Archaeological Officer, you'll provide archaeological planning advice to the Local Planning Authority and developers on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and other large developments schemes throughout Suffolk. Your role will involve assessing the archaeological potential of a development site, monitoring the implementation of specifications, and recommending discharge of conditions when work is completed.

Requirements

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience – essential
• Relevant post-graduate degree - desirable
• Demonstrable good general knowledge of archaeology and the history of the British landscape
• Knowledge of practical excavation skills in order to monitor the competent running of excavations by others
• Knowledge of Archaeological law, policy and guidance
• Proven experience in providing planning advice on large scale developments and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
• Ability to negotiate with and influence developers and their agents, archaeological contractors and landowners
• Highly developed report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely
• Experience of understanding complex reports and summarising the key points on which action is required
• Good knowledge of Suffolk’s archaeology and history
• Ability to work in a small team

Benefits

• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• Variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• Diverse and active staff networks
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day