Summary The Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service Team (GLAAS) supports the management of change by providing information and planning advice relating to the historic environment of London. The team develops the London Historic Environment Record in line with national standards and benchmarks, and provides advice to local planning authorities and others on the sustainable management of the historic environment. We are seeking an Archaeological Adviser to join the team on a 2 year fixed term contract. What you will be doing As part of this team the Archaeological Adviser will take charge of advice on proposals for change to places of archaeological interest. Applying the ethos of ‘constructive conservation’ and making effective use of HE’s Conservation Principles in all their advisory work, they will provide advice to planning officers, applicants, consultants and others on the sustainable management of the historic environment. They will contribute to the promotion of and accessibility to the London HER to develop understanding and promote good stewardship. They will contribute to positive place-making and communities through their advisory work. They will also support the training, casework and management needs of Assistant Archaeological Advisors and other equivalent team members. What we are looking for Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject. Substantial experience of managing change to sites of archaeological interest through the planning system. Expertise in the management of urban archaeology. Confident negotiating and influencing skills A methodical and analytical approach to understanding proposals for change and assessing their impact Effective oral and written communication skills. Why work for Historic England We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 26% contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level. Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best self. You can contact us by email at [email protected] or telephone 07763387811 if you have any recruitment queries. Provisional Interview dates: Week commencing 16th October 2023 To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted. Please click the following link for the full Job Description; /content/job-descriptions-hr/archaeological-adviser-glaas-jd-1/