Nottinghamshire County Council
Planning Archaeologist
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Salary
£34,434 - £39,152 per annum
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months)
24
Hours per week
37
Work Base
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[Planning Archaeologist JDPS.pdf – 360KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 6
Number of posts
1
Interview date
28 July 2026
Closing Date
12 July 2026 23:55
Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to serving our communities, creating healthy and sustainable places and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Be part of a high-performing team of natural and historic environment specialists at Nottinghamshire County Council. As a Planning Archaeologist, you will play a vital role in preserving Nottinghamshire's archaeological heritage. This two-year position offers a rare opportunity to provide expert advice on development proposals and policies that impact our archaeological resource.
In This Exciting Role, You Will
- Advise on development proposals and planning policies affecting archaeology.
- Collaborate with planning teams, developers and other historic environment specialists, including Historic England.
- Ensure compliance with current legislation and national/ local policies and guidance.
- Provide specialist advice, guidance and recommendations to protect Nottinghamshire's archaeological heritage.
- Engage with stakeholders and communities to promote understanding and awareness of the archaeology of Nottinghamshire.
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To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have
- A degree in archaeology or a related field.
- Experience in providing planning advice related to archaeology.
- Knowledge of British archaeology and current archaeological policies and practices.
- Proficiency in using IT applications, including Historic Environment Records.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
- Critical Analysis: Ability to assess complex data and identify risks.
- Team Spirit: Experience of working collaboratively within a team of heritage professionals.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to convey complex information effectively.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to negotiate satisfactory outcomes for the archaeological resource that facilitate the growth aspirations of the County.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for training and career development.
- Generous annual leave: Plus bank holidays and flexible hours.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Nottinghamshire’s rich heritage! If you are passionate about archaeology and want to make a positive impact, apply now to join our dedicated specialist team at Nottinghamshire County Council!
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Heather Stokes on 01159932592 or by email heather.stokes@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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