Assistant Heritage and Archaeology Officer

Assistant Heritage and Archaeology Officer

37 hours per week - Permanent contract

£26,824 – £31,022 per annum

Understand and Preserve the Past. Influence the Future.

Are you passionate about archaeology and the historic environment?Do you want to work in one of the most archaeologically and architecturally rich areas in the West Midlands?Join our expert team at Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Councils, working also across Worcester City, and help shape the future while protecting the past.

From prehistoric landscapes and Roman roads settlements to medieval abbeys and Georgian townscapes, our districts and city offer an exceptional variety of archaeological and built heritage assets.This role offers a rare opportunity to work across both disciplines—supporting development management, conservation, and strategic heritage projects.

Why this role is exciting:

• Rich Archaeological Landscape: You’ll contribute to the assessment and management of archaeological sites across South Worcestershire with a deep and diverse historic environment.
• Dual Focus: Gain experience in both archaeology and built heritage, supporting planning applications, listed building consents, and archaeological assessments.
• Expert Team: Work alongside experienced archaeologists and conservation officers who are committed to mentoring and professional development.
• Career Progression: With the upcoming transition to a unitary authority, there are real opportunities for advancement for talented and motivated officers.
• Meaningful Impact: Help shape sustainable development while ensuring Worcestershire’s archaeological and architectural heritage is protected and celebrated.

In this role you will:

• Provide advice on planning applications, listed building consents, and enforcement cases affecting heritage and archaeological assets.
• Undertake site visits, review photographic surveys, heritage statements and desk-based assessments to support both conservation and archaeological work.
• Support the coordination of archaeological input into planning processes, including consultation responses, and interpretation of archaeological reports results, and advice for the general public.
• Assist in the preparation of conservation area appraisals, local heritage lists, and heritage policy documents.
• Contribute to public engagement, exhibitions, and heritage-led regeneration initiatives.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree (or working towards one) in archaeology, heritage management, architectural history, or a related field.
• Understanding of UK heritage and planning legislation, including the NPPF and relevant Acts.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Although not essential, you may also have:

• Experience in a local authority or planning consultancy.
• Familiarity with Worcestershire’s archaeological and historic landscape.
• Experience in archaeological fieldwork.
• Skills in QGIS, ArcGIS, HER systems, or planning software (e.g. MasterGov, Idox, DEF).
• Membership or eligibility for IHBC, CIfA, or a similar professional body.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Rebecca L Hart on +44 (0)1386 565384

Closing date: 7 September 2025

Interview date: 15 September 2025

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.