Role: Planning Archaeologist REF 1583755
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Northampton - Remote working – Hiring Manager usually goes into the office once a week, so that would be fine, but it might need to be more at the start so they can get them up to speed.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Planning Archaeologist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING ARCHAEOLOGIST
To lead and support work tasks related to providing archaeological advice to the Council in relation to statutory planning work (the determination of planning applications/proposals and the preparation of local plans).
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PLANNING ARCHAEOLOGIST
* Educated to degree level, in a relevant discipline.
* A member of an appropriate professional body.
* Significant experience of working in the specialist areas of archaeology and the historic built environment.
* Experience of providing archaeological advice in a statutory planning or related environment.
* A good understanding of the statutory planning system, including the development control and development plan process.
* A robust understanding of the legislative background and current practices in archaeology and the statutory planning system.
* Clear understanding of the local government environment, political awareness and the major influences and challenges it faces.
* Able to work under pressure and have the ability to identify and manage demanding situations.
* Able to work on own initiative.
* Able to analyse and address complex issues including problem solving.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to present complex issues clearly and confidently in public.
* Able to present evidence on complex issues at public inquiries.
* Excellent report writing and other written skills.
* Able to travel freely (although car driving or ownership is not a prerequisite).
* Proven negotiation skills with colleagues, private/public/voluntary sector partners and community interests.
* Committed to public service.
* Committed to corporate and collegiate working across the council.
* Enthusiastic, not easily deterred and able to convey enthusiasm to others.
* Able to inspire and motivate colleagues and generate a positive working environment.
* Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.
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