Archaeological Consultant

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

RPS is looking to appoint Consultants/Senior Consultants to join our Archaeology Teams in London, Gloucester and Newark. The successful candidates appointed to join the London and Newark teams will be expected to attend the office at least one day a week. Our Gloucester office is home-based. In each instance you will join an established team where you can develop your skills and experience preparing Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, WSIs, inputs into Environmental Statements with encouragement to manage small scale fieldwork projects.

About The Opportunity

You will work both individually and as a member of diverse teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously to agreed deadlines. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, learning from one of the most established and respected heritage teams in the country – with roots going back more than 25 years. As part of that team you will be mentored to provide rapid career progression (for the right candidate with the right mindset).

What You Will Be Doing

You will primarily assist the Archaeology Directors to complete ongoing projects. Your work will include:

• Producing Archaeological Desk Based Assessments, WSIs and inputs into ES
• Managing small fieldwork Projects; Watching Brief’s and small evaluations;
• Liaising with clients, fieldwork contractors and curators;
• Preparing draft fee proposals;
• Supporting other members of staff
  
  

About You

• Whilst experience of preparing DBAs and WSIs would be useful – it is not essential. We are looking for candidates with the required work ethic and a positive disposition towards much needed development to meet the Government’s growth targets
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook etc. and IT in general
• Ability to carry out research and prepare considered reports to a tight timescale
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject
• Full clean driving licence
• A desire for, and commitment to, continuing professional development
• You should ideally be a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (or be eligible for this)
  
  

If you do not tick all of these boxes please do not be dissuaded from applying – we are keen to recruit and to mentor candidates showing the aptitude that we are looking for.

What is in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll, be helped as far as you want to go.

We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.

All applications will be considered.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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