Archaeological HER Officer

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking an experienced or graduate Archaeologist to become an Archaeological HER Officer within the Historic Environment Team. This full-time role involves maintaining the Historic Environment Record, promoting accessibility and good stewardship of the historic environment, and engaging with the public. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective delivery of the Historic Environment Team Strategy 2025-2028.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Historic Environment Records is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Understanding of sustainable management practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Historic Environment Record (HER).
• Support archaeologists and heritage specialists.
• Respond to public enquiries regarding the HER.

Skills

Archaeological knowledge

Record-keeping

Public engagement

Education

Degree in Archaeology or related field

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or graduate Archaeologist to join the Historic Environment Team as an Archaeological HER Officer. The team maintain the Historic Environment Record in line with national standards, ensuring that it contributes to the planning system at a strategic and local level, providing information to owners and others on the sustainable management of the historic environment.

As part of this team, you will support the Archaeologists and Built Heritage specialists by continuously maintaining and developing the Historic Environment Record (HER) for Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray, and Angus. You will contribute to promoting and ensuring accessibility to the HER and promote good stewardship of the historic environment, including responding to public enquiries.

This is an exciting time to join the team as they deliver their recently approved Historic Environment Team Strategy 2025-2028.

This is a full-time post and although attendance in the office is a requirement of the role, we do offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Informal enquiries to Cheryl Roberts-Nairn 01467 539462

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

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