Central Bedfordshire Council
Operations Manager - Archaeology
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Team: Albion Archaeology
Job Family: Enabling (M) - CBG12
Salary: £45,326 - £50,436 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: St Marys Church Archaeology Centre, St Marys Street, Bedford, MK42 0AS
Contract Type: Fixed - Permanent
Closing Date: 30th July 2026
Interview Date: 11th August 2026
About the Role
Albion Archaeology is seeking an archaeologist with high-level skills in the commercial and academic management of historic environment projects. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, with excellent communication, negotiation, team working, and people skills, and have an interest in working for an ambitious organization in a challenging environment.
Requirements
- Relevant degree or equivalent
- Substantial experience in relevant archaeological work
- Member accreditation with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
- Background within the historic environment sector
- In-depth understanding of the changing environment in which today’s commercial archaeological practices operate
Responsibilities
- Proactively seek new business opportunities and maintain existing client and professional relationships
- Price work and oversee contracts
- Manage the operational programme and resourcing
- Represent and further Albion Archaeology's business goals via liaison and negotiation with a wide range of project and archaeological stakeholders
- Assist with the leadership, promotion, and development of Albion and the management of the business to meet financial/commercial targets
- Line manage the Archaeological Managers and some archaeological support posts
- Work calmly in a highly pressurized environment and manage multiple demands
- Deliver quality outcomes, understand client needs, and ensure projects are delivered to programme and budget
- Represent Albion at professional and public events and to the media
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Requirements
- Full driving license, valid for the UK, or ability to travel to sites and meetings across the UK
- Good knowledge of planning legislation as it relates to heritage, construction contracts, QHSE, and current professional practice
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take difficult decisions in a timely fashion
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Our Offer
We offer a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff. To view these, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Application Information
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack. Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Hester Cooper-Reade at Hester.Cooper-Reade@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 6877.
Support
Our National Careers Service team offers a free monthly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. Please book your place here.
More information about this service can be found here: Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council.
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