Heritage Data & Planning Assistant – Flexible

Assistant Historic Environment Officer; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking an Assistant Historic Environment Officer to support the conservation and understanding of Devon's remarkable historic environment. You will help maintain the Historic Environment Record and assist with planning, land management and infrastructure casework.

The role requires an archaeology degree or relevant experience, good digital skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Degree in Archaeology or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Some experience researching, analysing or interpreting archaeological, historic environment or heritage.
• Interest in working with archaeological or historic environment records, datasets and evidence sources.
• Good digital skills, including confidence using Office 365 applications, with some experience of GIS or databases.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and develop the Devon Historic Environment Record by adding, checking and updating archaeological and historic environment data.
• Assist in managing and processing the backlog of data and input into the Historic Environment Record.
• Support historic environment advice by researching sites and assisting senior officers with planning and land management casework.
• Assist with agri-environment and land management schemes, identifying heritage interests and supporting management of historic landscapes.
• Respond to enquiries from developers, consultants, researchers and the public; refer complex matters to colleagues.
• Collaborate with Historic England, National Parks, museums, universities and community groups.
• Support outreach and public engagement to enhance understanding and enjoyment of Devon's archaeology and heritage.

Skills

Research experience

Digital skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Archaeology or related discipline

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Databases

Office 365

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking an Assistant Historic Environment Officer to support the conservation and understanding of Devon's remarkable historic environment. You will help maintain the Historic Environment Record and assist with planning, land management and infrastructure casework.

The role requires an archaeology degree or relevant experience, good digital skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.