Senior Archaeologist

You will assist the Principal Archaeologist in the delivery and management of the archaeology section within the Environment Service and in the delivery of an integrated specialist service of Heritage, Landscape & Design.

You will ensure that all archaeological work either engendered through the planning system or undertaken as research is carried out to the highest professional standards and that the results are disseminated to the broadest possible audience thus enhancing the cultural identity of County Durham., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

You will have a degree in Archaeology or equivalent with direct experience of the investigation or archaeological sites of differing types and periods throughout Northern England.

You should have a sound understanding of legislation, the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant Guidance as relating to the historic environment in general and archaeology in particular.

You will have significant experience of managing archaeology within the development management process and experience in using, managing and developing Historic Environment Record systems.

We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits