Lead, International Built Heritage – Associate Director

Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive subsistence

Employee assistance

Paid accommodation away

Cutting edge technology on site

Regular training

Annual bonus

Annual pay review

35 days leave

Leave purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Income protection

Life assurance

Performance check-ins

Referral scheme

Mental Health first aid

RSK benefits

CIfA membership

Cycle to work

Job summary

Headland Archaeology is seeking an experienced Built Heritage professional to lead historic Building Recording capabilities within the UK and internationally. The role requires technical leadership, project management, and mentoring of junior staff across a growing consultancy team.

You will engage with clients, Conservation Officers and other stakeholders, delivering high-quality outputs from initial research to publication and supporting development of graduate staff within Headland's Historic

Qualifications

• Qualified in architectural history, buildings archaeology or related field.
• Significant experience in historic building recording and buildings archaeology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and design built heritage projects and produce high-quality outputs.
• Strong knowledge of UK architectural history and related subject areas.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with archival/documentary evidence usage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain technical matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead historic Building Recording projects from scoping to publication.
• Interpret historic buildings using fabric, archival and architectural evidence.
• Design programmes of recording and analysis; review schemes and scopes.
• Produce and review Historic Building Recording reports and outputs.
• Provide specialist advice to heritage projects and infrastructure works.
• Coordinate project teams and external specialists as required.
• Build relationships with clients and heritage stakeholders; manage fee proposals and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership, standards, and guidance within Headland.

Skills

Historic Building Recording

Buildings archaeology

Lead projects

Written communication

Client engagement

Mentoring

Driving licence

Education

MCIfA / IHBC membership

Job description

Headland Archaeology is seeking an experienced Built Heritage professional to lead historic Building Recording capabilities within the UK and internationally. The role requires technical leadership, project management, and mentoring of junior staff across a growing consultancy team.

You will engage with clients, Conservation Officers and other stakeholders, delivering high-quality outputs from initial research to publication and supporting development of graduate staff within Headland's Historic