Do you have a strong interest and enthusiasm for archaeology and the wider historic environment? An opportunity has arisen for a Historic Environment Record (HER) Assistant to support the Archaeology Service in maintaining and enhancing the HER, working under the guidance of the HER Officer. This is a part-time role of 30 hours until March 2028. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Durham County Council Archaeology Service provides specialist archaeological advice to Durham County Council and, through a Service Level Agreement, to Darlington Borough Council. The service advises on development and land-use proposals, supported by the Historic Environment Record (HER), which the team hosts and manages. You will update and improve records within the bespoke HER database and Geographic Information System (GIS), creating new records and enhancing existing ones. The role covers all aspects of the HER, drawing on a wide range of sources, periods, and site types, with a particular focus on updating and enhancing Local List information. We encourage you to contact Nick Boldrini, Historic Environment Records Officer via email at Nick.Boldrini@durham.gov.uk or phone on 03000 267008 to have an informal discussion about the role. WHAT WILL I NEED? Degree in Archaeology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience Basic understanding of Historic Environment Record (HER) standards Understanding of database and digital mapping (GIS) systems Strong attention to detail with the ability to think analytically and solve problems Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. INTERVIEWS Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. OUR OFFER TO YOU We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process. HOW TO APPLY Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application. If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates. CONNECT WITH US Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Visit our website VPRS/161