Senior Archaeological Officer — Flexible Heritage Planning

Kent County Council; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a Senior Archaeological Officer to join the Heritage Conservation group in Maidstone. The role involves providing planning advice to the County Council, districts and other bodies, preparing responses to applications, writing specifications, and monitoring fieldwork and post-excavation programmes.

The team is expanding for projects like the Lower Thames Crossing. The post requires a degree in archaeology or related subject, strong fieldwork experience, and

Qualifications

• Degree in archaeology or related subject.
• Good fieldwork experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide archaeological planning advice to Kent County Council, District Planning Authorities, Medway Council, Ebbsfleet Development Corporation and other agencies and developers.
• Prepare responses to planning applications, write specifications and monitor fieldwork and post-excavation programmes.
• Support Major infrastructure projects such as Lower Thames Crossing and liaise with developers and agencies.

Skills

British archaeology knowledge

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. The role involves providing planning advice to the County Council, districts and other bodies, preparing responses to applications, writing specifications, and monitoring fieldwork and post-excavation programmes.

The team is expanding for projects like the Lower Thames Crossing. The post requires a degree in archaeology or related subject, strong fieldwork experience, and