Are you starting your career in built heritage and looking to make a real impact?

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We’re seeking a Graduate Heritage Consultant to join our friendly archaeology and heritage team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career heritage professional with either an Undergraduate or Masters Level degree who wants to work within consultancy. You will gain valuable skills while working on a wide range of projects across the UK. You will support the delivery of high-quality heritage advice for planning and development, with clear opportunities for career progression.

 

This role is home-based with travel to site. You’ll receive mentoring and support from experienced consultants as you build confidence and experience in professional heritage practice.

 

The role will include:

• Preparing and assisting with Heritage Statements, Statements of Significance and Impact Assessments

• Contributing heritage chapters and inputs to Environmental Statements (EIA)

• Researching and assessing historic buildings and heritage assets

• Undertaking site visits and setting assessments

• Supporting planning and listed building consent applications

• Working collaboratively with archaeologists, planners and environmental specialists

 

About you:

• Undergraduate Degree in Historic Buildings, Building Conservation, Architectural History, or a related heritage discipline AND/OR

• Master’s Degree (or working towards completion) in Historic Buildings, Building Conservation, Architectural History, or a related heritage discipline

• Excellent research, analytical and report writing skills

• Interest in UK planning policy, heritage legislation and the management of the historic environment

• A careful, detail-oriented approach with good organisational skills

• Organised, proactive and keen to learn

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Full UK driving license

 

We offer:

• Flexible remote working

• Structured training, mentoring and professional development within a small and supportive team

• Exposure to a wide range of projects

• Support towards CPD and professional accreditation (e.g. IHBC/CIfA)

• Competitive salary and benefits package

 

 

If you’re passionate about heritage and looking to take your first step into consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

 

To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to hannah@ghcheritage.co.uk. We strongly welcome applications that have not been produced using AI.