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Associate Director of Consultancy

Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$58k–$68k/yr

Senior+

Associate Director of Consultancy Application Deadline: 13 July 2026 Department: Consultancy Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hereford Compensation: £58,275 - £67,550 / year Description Locations: Herefor…

Skills: Consultancy, Strategy Development, Portfolio Management, Client Development, EIA Preparation

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Principal Archaeological Consultant

Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$49k–$56k/yr

Senior

Principal Archaeological Consultant Application Deadline: 13 July 2026 Department: Consultancy Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hereford Compensation: £49,280 - £55,956 / year Description Locations: Heref…

Skills: Archaeological Consultancy, Environmental Impact Assessments, Desk-Based Assessments, Built Heritage Statements, Project Management

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Lead Geophysicist (Ireland)

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site

$36k–$38k/yr

Mid level

Lead Geophysicist (Ireland) Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 Department: Geophysics Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Republic of Ireland Compensation: €36,316 - €37,925 / year Description Locations: Bas…

Skills: Archaeological Geophysics, Project Management, Team Leadership, QGIS, MS Office

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Principal Geophysicist (Ireland)

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site

Senior

Principal Geophysicist (Ireland) Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 Department: Geophysics Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Republic of Ireland Compensation: €47,368 / year Description Salary: €47,368.82 …

Skills: Archaeological Geophysics, Magnetometry, Electromagnetic Survey, Earth Resistance, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

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Principal Geophysicist

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Principal Geophysicist Application Deadline: 3 July 2026 Department: Geophysics Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £41,033 / year Description Locations: Based in Cleckheaton, West …

Skills: Archaeological Geophysics, Magnetometry, Electromagnetic Survey, Earth Resistance, Ground Penetrating Radar

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Senior Geophysicist

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$36k–$39k/yr

Mid level

Senior Geophysicist Application Deadline: 3 July 2026 Department: Geophysics Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £35,535 - £39,290 / year Description Locations: Based in Cleckheaton…

Skills: Archaeological Geophysics, Magnetometry, Data Collection, Quality Control, Project Documentation

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Archives Officer (Logistics)

Silsoe, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$32k–$36k/yr

Mid level

Archives Officer (Logistics) Application Deadline: 6 July 2026 Department: PX - Archives Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Silsoe Compensation: £32,488 - £35,535 / year Description Salary: £32,488 - £35,53…

Skills: Archiving Logistics, Digital Archiving, Team Management, Budget Management, British Archaeology Knowledge

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Lead Geophysicist

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$30k–$33k/yr

Mid level

Lead Geophysicist Application Deadline: 3 July 2026 Department: Geophysics Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £29,953 - £32,853 / year Description Salary: entry level £29,953.56, e…

Skills: Archaeological Geophysics, Project Management, Team Leadership, QGIS, MS Office

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Project Supervisor

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$30k–$32k/yr

Mid level

Project Supervisor Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 Department: Fieldwork Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £30,299 - £32,488 / year Description Salary: from £30,299.18 - £32,48…

Skills: Commercial Archaeology, Field Excavation, Site Supervision, dGPS Surveying, Machine Watching

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Geophysicist

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$28k–$29k/yr

Entry level

Geophysicist Application Deadline: 3 July 2026 Department: Geophysics Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £28,225 - £29,031 / year Description Locations: Based in Cleckheaton, West …

Skills: Geophysical Survey Equipment Operation, Archaeological Geophysics, Surveying, MS Office Suite, Written Communication

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Senior Archaeologist

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$39k–$41k/yr

Senior

Senior Archaeologist Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 Department: Fieldwork Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £39,290 - £41,033 / year Description Salary: from £39,290.03 - £41,…

Skills: British Commercial Archaeology, Project Management, Field Team Management, Logistics Planning, Sub-contractor Coordination

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Project Officer

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$34k–$38k/yr

Mid level

Project Officer Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 Department: Fieldwork Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £34,194 - £37,949 / year Description Salary: from £34,194.40 - £37,949.0…

Skills: Field Archaeology, Project Management, Plant Supervision, Archaeological Reporting, Team Management

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Project Archaeologist

Rother, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

Project Archaeologist Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Fieldwork Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Field Based Compensation: £28,225 / year Description Location: Sites across UK including Es…

Skills: Archaeological Excavation, Archaeological Evaluation, Fieldwork, Manual Labor, Organizational Skills

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Associate Director of Consultancy

Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd

Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom • Hybrid

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  • $58k–$68k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Competitive paid subsistence, Employee assistance and health support scheme, Paid accommodation when working away, Ongoing regular training, Leadership and management training and workshops, Annual profit discretionary bonus
  • Posted 3d ago
  • Apply by Jul 13
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Assist the Head of Consultancy in defining strategic direction and managing a high-performing team. Manage large portfolios for major infrastructure projects while driving business growth and improving commercial outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Archaeology or a related subject and a full driving licence. Candidates must have experience preparing EIAs and a sound understanding of UK cultural heritage policy and legislation.

Full job description

Associate Director of Consultancy

Application Deadline: 13 July 2026

Department: Consultancy

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hereford

Compensation: £58,275 - £67,550 / year



Description

Locations: Hereford, Silsoe, Boxworth, Cleckheaton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol (Hybrid working acceptable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 13th July

A rare opportunity to provide high level consultancy for major projects and significant clients alongside assisting the Head of Consultancy with developing a high-performing consultancy team

We are looking for experienced consultants to assist with developing and rolling out strategy within the consultancy team in line with company direction and guidance from the Head of Consultancy.

You will also manage large portfolios of work for major infrastructure projects, have a proven record of developing clients and growing large projects that will both accommodate a range of consultants from across the team as well as leveraging work for other parts of the company. This will include considerable ability to integrate with new client teams and embed the company in very large scale projects both externally and through sister RSK organisations.

Why Should You Apply?
We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:
  • Unique knowledge and expertise. For the past 30 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
  • Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
  • Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
  • Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
  • Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
  • Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.17000 employees and c.230 environmentally lead companies.


The Role

To assist the Director of the consultancy team with defining the strategic direction of the consultancy team’s development, management of the team and ensuring the quality of the technical outputs. Headland is a Registered Organisation with CIfA, and you must adhere to our systems and processes which are in line with CIfA Standards and Ethics.

In Headland we are proud of our people. We will support you to your meet your goals and train you in specific archaeological and other skills to feel confident and succeed in your role.

Key Responsibilities (a full role profile is available on request)
  • Promote the work of the company
  • Ability to embed yourself in client teams and influence project outcomes
  • Improve commercial outcomes on projects.
  • Have regular in-person meetings with team members
  • Motivate, mentor and develop your teams
  • Contribute to profitable business growth via the generation and winning of new work
  • Leverage work for other parts of the company
  • Oversee monthly financial reporting


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Key Skills
  • Degree in Archaeology or related subject
  • Full driving licence
  • Have experience of preparing EIA’s and being able to guide others to complete these
  • Provide live client support throughout the delivery of their projects
  • Have a sound understanding of the policy and legislative context for UK cultural heritage
  • IT skills

Desirable Skills
  • MCIfA (and/or full membership of IHBC)
  • Post-graduate qualification
  • GIS


Benefits

  • Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
  • Employee assistance and health support scheme
  • Paid accommodation when working away
  • Use of cutting edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads etc.
  • Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and transferable skills
  • Leadership and management training and workshops
  • Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes, T&Cs apply
  • Annual pay review
  • 35 days annual leave, rising based on service length
  • Extra annual leave purchase scheme
  • 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
  • Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
  • Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
  • Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check-ins
  • Referral scheme with generous fee
  • A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
  • Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
  • Paid CIfA membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click the Web/Apply button above and submit your application through the Headland Archaeology Applicant Tracking System.

As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, our Applicant Tracking System removes certain identifying information from applications during the initial screening stage. This allows hiring managers to focus on candidates’ skills, experience and suitability for the role, helping to reduce the potential for unconscious bias and ensuring a more objective recruitment process.

Related keywords

ArchaeologyConsultancyCIfAEIAGISCultural HeritageInfrastructure ProjectsIHBCStrategic PlanningCommercial ArchaeologyEnvironmental ServicesEngineering ServicesTechnical ServicesPortfolio ManagementBusiness Development

About Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd

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The UK’s leading, privately-owned provider of heritage services to the development and construction sectors.

Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Edinburgh

Headland Archaeology is a leading independent company providing heritage consultancy and archaeological contracting services to a wide spectrum of clients within the development industry. Our breadth and depth of expertise have earned us a reputation for delivering outstanding results in meeting our clients'​ statutory requirements, whilst actively implementing best industry practice. Our business is structured around three core competencies: CONSULTANCY Identifying risk – forward planning and assessment of the heritage issues early in the development process. We advise our clients on planning legislation, provide guidance and agree specifications for archaeological work. We work closely with our clients to design a programme of site investigations, quantify time, costs and resources required to address potential archaeological issues. CONTRACTING Managing risk – as contractors we have the scale and expertise to undertake field projects anywhere in the UK. Our regional offices ensure that we have the local knowledge whilst maintaining a consistent approach reflecting Headland’s overall professional values. Our involvement with major infrastructure development is a cornerstone of Headland’s workload. Our teams understand the risks and responsibilities of civil engineering contracts. POST-EXCAVATION We employ specialists to ensure that we provide an integrated service to our clients consistently. The range of our capabilities and of our skilled professionals reflects our success in building one of the best-resourced archaeological companies.

Offices: 13 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE, GB · Unit 1 Premier Business Park, Faraday Road, Hereford, HR4 9NZ, GB · Building 68C, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HS, GB · Acorn Business Centre, Balme Road, Units 23–25 & 15, Cleckheaton, BD19 4EZ, GB · 57 Hilton Street, RSK Group Ltd, Fourways House, Manchester, M1 2EJ, GB

Environmental Impact AssessmentDesk-Based AssessmentExpert WitnessHistoric Environment AuditScreening ReportGeophysical SurveyHistoric Building AssessmentExcavationWatching BriefPalaeoenvironmental Analysis
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About Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd

LinkedInVisit site

The UK’s leading, privately-owned provider of heritage services to the development and construction sectors.

Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Edinburgh

Headland Archaeology is a leading independent company providing heritage consultancy and archaeological contracting services to a wide spectrum of clients within the development industry. Our breadth and depth of expertise have earned us a reputation for delivering outstanding results in meeting our clients'​ statutory requirements, whilst actively implementing best industry practice. Our business is structured around three core competencies: CONSULTANCY Identifying risk – forward planning and assessment of the heritage issues early in the development process. We advise our clients on planning legislation, provide guidance and agree specifications for archaeological work. We work closely with our clients to design a programme of site investigations, quantify time, costs and resources required to address potential archaeological issues. CONTRACTING Managing risk – as contractors we have the scale and expertise to undertake field projects anywhere in the UK. Our regional offices ensure that we have the local knowledge whilst maintaining a consistent approach reflecting Headland’s overall professional values. Our involvement with major infrastructure development is a cornerstone of Headland’s workload. Our teams understand the risks and responsibilities of civil engineering contracts. POST-EXCAVATION We employ specialists to ensure that we provide an integrated service to our clients consistently. The range of our capabilities and of our skilled professionals reflects our success in building one of the best-resourced archaeological companies.

Offices: 13 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE, GB · Unit 1 Premier Business Park, Faraday Road, Hereford, HR4 9NZ, GB · Building 68C, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HS, GB · Acorn Business Centre, Balme Road, Units 23–25 & 15, Cleckheaton, BD19 4EZ, GB · 57 Hilton Street, RSK Group Ltd, Fourways House, Manchester, M1 2EJ, GB

Environmental Impact AssessmentDesk-Based AssessmentExpert WitnessHistoric Environment AuditScreening ReportGeophysical SurveyHistoric Building AssessmentExcavationWatching BriefPalaeoenvironmental Analysis
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