Summary We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them . Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to become our Assistant Inspector of Ancient Monuments, covering Surrey, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. You will need to be onsite or in the office a minimum of two days per week. National salary range: £30,155 per annum Greater London + salary range: £33,356 - £34,500 per annum Inner London salary range: £34,969 - £35,200 per annum The Development Advice Teams provide Historic England’s statutory and non-statutory advice to our customers, engaging where we add most value to decision-making through our distinctive contribution as national experts. The Development Advice Teams will also work closely with other teams to support communities in looking after historic places and in the advancement of Historic England’s objectives. As part of the London and South East Development Advice Teams, the Assistant Inspector of Ancient Monuments will take delegated responsibility for the delivery of Historic England’s advice on proposals for change in the historic environment that fall within their area of competence. Applying the ethos of ‘constructive conservation’ and making effective use of Conservation Principles in all their advisory work, they will provide advice to owners, local authorities and others, to proactively work towards the sustainable management of the historic environment. They will also contribute, as required, to specific projects where their expertise would add value, for example, as part of the Historic England Places strategy or in support of Heritage at Risk work. What you will be doing 1. To support, and take delegated responsibility from, the Inspector of Ancient Monuments (Inspector) for providing Historic England’s formal planning, scheduled monument control and management advice in relation to ancient monuments, registered battlefields and archaeological landscapes. This will include the assessment of proposals, obtaining further information where required, the proposing and, in consultation with the Inspector, delivering of Historic England’s advice to agreed timescales and to excellent customer service standards. This will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across teams and where necessary drawing on advice from regional and national specialists. To represent Historic England in the operation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, the National Heritage Act 1983 or other relevant legislation, including support for the Inspector in the investigation of, and delivery of prosecutions for, heritage crimes. This will include inspecting sites, meeting with relevant individuals, preparing reports, evaluating intervention options and securing consequential reparation actions in discussion with the Inspector and in coordination with other public agencies. To undertake pre-application discussion with potential applicants, including Extended Pre‑application advice where appropriate, applying the ethos of ‘constructive conservation’ to negotiate creative solutions to problems so that proposed changes are sustainable. To be a proactive and collaborative member of the London and South East Team and to assist with the development and implementation of team plans and wider corporate objectives. To be an effective advocate for the benefit for local places and communities of conserving heritage assets. To support the delivery of Corporate Plan, Historic England Places Strategy, Public Value Framework, and other national and local strategies as agreed with line management, including working on specific projects. Please note that the role: · Requires regular travel to sites not serviced by public transport for which reason a full driving licence is required. · Requires visiting/inspecting sites which is likely to require climbing scaffolding and negotiating confined spaces (e.g. church roofs). · May require occasional attendance at community or planning meetings which are usually held at evenings or weekends. This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted and will be subject to change. Job descriptions are updated in consultation with the post-holder on a regular basis to ensure they continue to reflect the needs of the role. What we are looking for 1. Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject or significant experience in a relevant field 2. Experience of managing change to sites of archaeological interest through the planning system 3. Expertise in the management of urban and rural archaeology 4. A good understanding of relevant Government policy, guidance and statutory procedures for planning and the historic environment 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] if you have any recruitment queries. Provisional in person (London) interview date 14th March 2024 For a full copy of the JD, please click on the following link; https://historicengland.org.uk/media/zwlhh1ek/zw-assistant-inspector-ancient-monuments-london-and-se-jd-feb-2024.odt To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted.