Senior Archaeological Officer - Flexible Heritage Planning

Kent County Council; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a Senior Archaeological Officer to join the Heritage Conservation group in Maidstone. You will provide planning advice to authorities and developers, write specifications and monitor fieldwork and post-excavation work.

The role supports major projects including the Lower Thames Crossing. Applicants should hold a degree in archaeology, have strong fieldwork experience, and demonstrate analytical, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Degree in archaeology or related subject.
• Good fieldwork experience in British archaeology.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide archaeological planning advice to the County Council and partners.
• Prepare responses to planning applications and write specifications.
• Monitor fieldwork and post-excavation programmes; support major projects.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in archaeology

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking a Senior Archaeological Officer to join the Heritage Conservation group in Maidstone. You will provide planning advice to authorities and developers, write specifications and monitor fieldwork and post-excavation work.

The role supports major projects including the Lower Thames Crossing. Applicants should hold a degree in archaeology, have strong fieldwork experience, and demonstrate analytical, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work under