Head of Scientific Dating
1 day ago
In this role you will work closely with other parts of the Investigative Science Team (Fort Cumberland Laboratories and Science Advisors), as well as Historic England's Archaeological Investigation Team, Regions Group staff and the wider sector. Our purpose is to understand the character, date and condition of historic places, objects and materials. We develop and promote evidence‑based technical policy, standards and best practice. We also provide specialist advice and analysis to all Historic England colleagues, the English Heritage Trust (through a Shared Service agreement) and the wider heritage sector. Overall purpose of the job: To provide leadership for the Scientific Dating Team. To provide management, quality assurance, and financial oversight of the programme of scientific dating carried out by Historic England. To oversee the delivery of specialist dating services to support both statutory and designation casework at Historic England, the work of English Heritage, and beyond. To develop and promote evidence‑based, authoritative, technical advice, standards and best‑practice guidance. To ensure the results of scientific dating carried out at, or funded by, Historic England are robust, secure and accessible. To maintain a strategic overview of sector needs in capacity and training, and in collaboration with the sector, seek ways to address these. Qualifications Experience of team management or the management of complex programmes. An appropriate qualification, preferably a post‑graduate degree, or equivalent experience, in archaeology, historic buildings research, and/or an appropriate science. An excellent understanding of the application of scientific dating to archaeological sites, past landscapes and historic buildings. A good understanding of archaeological post‑excavation stratigraphic analysis, with knowledge or experience of English commercial archaeology and/or the English historic buildings sector and its working practices. Evidence of successful project management and/or the management of researchers and contractors. Management of budgets and finances. This is a full‑time, permanent post. Location & Working Arrangements The location of this role is National. We offer hybrid working; you will be based in one of our following offices and from home: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) and Cambridge. Remuneration £40,545 – £48,000 pro‑rata, dependant on experience and location. National: £40,545 – £45,000 pro‑rata; Greater London+: £43,651 – £48,000 pro‑rata. Benefits We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution), a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals. Diversity & Inclusion We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments. 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. We are open to flexible working options, including job sharing, part‑time working, compressed hours and hybrid arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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