Planning Archaeologist

Carrington West; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm is seeking a Planning Archaeologist for a council planning department in Daventry. The role involves supporting the Lead Planning Archaeologist with statutory planning processes and providing specialized archaeological advice. Hybrid working is available, requiring some office presence. If you're an experienced Archaeologist looking for a new contract opportunity, get in touch.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with statutory planning processes.
• Ability to provide specialist advice on archaeological matters.
• Ability to represent the Council at various fora.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with the Lead Planning Archaeologist.
• Represent and negotiate for the Council in relevant settings.
• Contribute to service planning within the team.

Skills

Archaeological expertise

Negotiation Skills

Planning knowledge

Job description

Planning Archaeologist
East Midlands
£35-45 per hour guide

Initial 3 Month Contract

Job Ref - 60581

My Local Authority Client in Northamptonshire is looking to source an experienced Archaeologist to join their Council Planning Department.

The roles principal responsibilities:
1.In supporting and working with the Lead Planning Archaeologist, to be responsible for archaeological and directly associated historic built environment matters in respect of the statutory planning system, and to discharge this role by providing specialist advice relating to:
oPlanning proposals to be determined by the Council.
oPreparation and production of local plans.
oOther significant plans, strategies and proposals as appropriate.
2.To represent and negotiate for the Council as appropriate in local, regional and national fora in support of relevant goals and objectives.
3.To contribute where appropriate to service planning, business management and staff development in the minerals and waste planning team and the wider Growth and Regeneration service area.
4.To ensure best use is made of all allocated resources to achieve timely and successful delivery of agreed goals and performance measures.

Job Description available upon request.

Hybrid working offered, however some office presence is needed/required.

Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
jake.herrington @carringtonwest.com
[e-mail]

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.