Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Berrys; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic environment consultancy in Shrewsbury is looking for an Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant. The role involves conducting desk-based archival research, offering expert advice, and managing archaeological fieldwork. Candidates should have a graduate degree in archaeology and at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional memberships, and a flexible working approach with 35 days of holiday plus other perks.

Benefits

Private Healthcare scheme

Flexible working environment

35 days holiday per annum

Discretionary bonus potential

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to professional development and gaining membership of a professional body.
• Preferably 1+ years relevant professional experience.
• Driving licence and car availability for outdoor site visits.

Responsibilities

• Collation of desk‑based archival research.
• Interpretation and analysis of field data.
• Offering expert archaeology advice to colleagues and clients.
• Advising on statutory consents including scheduled monument consents.
• Using GIS to record and present spatial information.
• Drafting technical reports, including Archaeology Assessments.

Skills

Excellent written English

Creative problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of British archaeology

Excellent communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in archaeology or related subject

Tools

GIS software packages

CAD software packages

Job description

Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Berrys is a historic environment consultancy based in the Midlands. We work from four offices offering planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy services to help clients maximise the value of their assets.

You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, heritage and archaeology consultants, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office. We provide a supportive environment where autonomy and opportunities to expand your skills are a priority.

Responsibilities

• Collation of desk‑based archival research
• Interpretation and analysis of field data
• Offering expert archaeology advice to colleagues and clients
• Advising on statutory consents, including scheduled monument consents
• Using GIS to record and present spatial information
• Drafting and assisting in the preparation of technical reports, including Desk‑Based Archaeology Assessments, Heritage Impact Assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and Historic Building Records
• Tendering and managing archaeological fieldwork

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related subject in the historic environment
• Commitment to professional development, including gaining membership of a professional body (e.g. CIfA, IHBC)
• Excellent written English and creative problem‑solving abilities
• Knowledge of British archaeology, legislation and the UK planning system
• Preferably 1 or more years relevant professional experience
• Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project lead
• Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills
• The role will include outdoor site visits and on‑site advice, so you will need to have a driving licence and a car available
• Previous experience of any or all of the following would be an advantage:
  • Archaeological fieldwork
  • Historic building assessment and/or recording
  • GIS and/or CAD software packages
  • Assessment of the setting of heritage assets

Benefits

• Excellent salary reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• Pay all appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• Private Healthcare scheme for all
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• Agile working philosophy allowing a mix of remote and office working
• 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through NEST
• Successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Apply

To apply for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail].
Closing date: 2nd February 2026.
We may close early if sufficient applications are received, so apply early if you match the criteria.

Contact

For an informal chat about the role, please get in touch with our Head of Heritage and Archaeology, Phoebe Farrell at [e-mail]