Heritage Planning Associate / Associate Director

Overview

In this role, you support a growing heritage team on national projects across archaeology and built heritage. You will conduct site research, assess planning constraints, and prepare key heritage documents while developing client relationships and contributing to business development. You’ll work with cross-disciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes for a diverse client base. The position offers strong professional development and opportunities to grow your profile in the heritage sector while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus scheme
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance
• flexible/hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific historical and policy research
• Identify site-specific heritage planning constraints
• Prepare and oversee HEDAs, Heritage Statements, HIA, Planning Statements, and Appeal evidence
• Prepare fee proposals and tender submissions
• Develop client relationships and engage with planning authorities, Historic England, and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior heritage consultants and archaeologists
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and work winning
• Support the Heritage team as required

Key requirements

• Significant professional experience in heritage consultancy, local government, Historic England, or related environment
• Full membership of CIfA, RTPI, or other relevant professional body
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and willingness to learn
• Proficient with Microsoft packages
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Commercially minded with strong report-writing ability and time management
• Sound technical knowledge of heritage planning policy, legislation, and best practice guidance
• Experience appraising heritage significance and undertaking impact assessments
• Experience providing evidence at inquiries, hearings, or appeals
• Hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
• team-working
• commercial mindedness
• effective communication
• heritage planning policy knowledge
• heritage impact assessments
• appraising heritage significance

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