Purpose of the job: 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).
Education, Qualifications and Training:
Educated to degree level, in a relevant discipline.
A member of an appropriate professional body.
Experience and Knowledge:
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.