Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as an Inspector of Ancient Monuments.

This is a full time, fixed term contract until March 2028.

The role is based in Bristol.

Please note that the role requires regular travel to sites not serviced by public transport.

• To take responsibility for providing Historic England’s statutory advice on Nationally Strategic Infrastructure Projects, and major development, as well as planning, scheduled monument consent and management advice in relation to scheduled monuments and other designated heritage assets and archaeological landscapes.
• To represent Historic England in undertaking and providing advice to applicants, and their agents in relation to Nationally Strategic Infrastructure Projects and other major project. Providing advice to the Planning inspector and representing Historic England at examination.
• To represent Historic England (or if directed, the Secretary of State) in the operation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, the National Heritage Act 1983 or other relevant legislation including with regard to the investigation and prosecution of offences in coordination with other public agencies.
• To undertake pre-application discussion with potential applicants, including Extended Preapplication 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 East of England Regional team and to assist with the development and implementation of the team plans and wider corporate objectives. To work closely with other regional teams and the Marine Planning unit where cases cover more than one of our regional boundaries.
• To be an effective advocate for the benefit for local places of conserving heritage assets.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having won the Gold Award from MIND for workplace wellbeing in seven consecutive years, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

• Educated to degree level or above in archaeology
• Broad and extensive experience of managing change to ancient monuments and archaeological landscapes, including through the planning system
• A thorough knowledge of ancient monuments and archaeological landscapes in England and the techniques of their study
• A good understanding of relevant Government policy, guidance and statutory procedures for the historic environment in the planning system, including Scheduled Monument Consent
• Good oral and written communication skills