Heritage Specialist

Job Description

What your new role will entail;

• We are now seeking to expand our core team of heritage specialists with the opportunity for an experienced Built Heritage Consultant to join our established environmental team.

The post will entail:

• Undertaking desk-based research to inform heritage assessments and setting assessments;
• Preparation of, or contribution to, technical reports such as desk-based assessments, heritage statements, environmental impact assessments and characterisation studies;
• Analysing and assessing the contribution that setting makes to the significance of a heritage asset and how this may be affected;
• Maintaining professionalism and excellence through strong writing skills and behaviours;
• Management of budgets and workloads to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget;
• Independent working and taking responsibility for programmes of work and high quality reporting;
• Liaising effectively with managers, stakeholders and other consultants as required, alongside effective and engaging consultation with statutory and non-statutory consultees.

Here’s what we will need from you;

• The role requires a strong candidate who can provide independent research, assessment and analysis on a broad range of heritage assets, including listed buildings, scheduled monuments and conservation areas, alongside an appreciation of non-designated heritage. We are seeking an individual who is confident in preparing desk-based assessments, heritage statements and statements of significance, with a desire to expand their knowledge and experience in Environmental Impact Assessments and characterisation studies.

To be successful in this role we are looking for:

• Client focused team player with a positive attitude and ability to work with diplomacy and collaborate effectively
• Professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail to get things right first time
• Ability to manage own time and comfortable working both within a team or alone to tight deadlines
• Detailed knowledge of UK heritage legislation and policy (desirable but not essential)
• Detailed knowledge of UK built heritage across a range of periods and building types (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of undertaking the assessment of historic buildings and their setting, and the contribution that setting makes to a building’s significance
• Experience of report writing, including desk-based assessments and heritage statements, with an understanding of the requirements of impact assessments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and to manage your own time to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and/or post-graduate qualification in heritage or a related subject;
• Appropriate membership of a relevant professional body or qualified to work towards membership