Historic Environment Assistant (Records) Norfolk, United Kingdom Posted on 04/22/2024 Be the Fi[...]

Temporary Contract until 1 July 2026 | £24,294 to £25,979 per annum (Scale E) | 37 hours per week | Norwich
Interested in beginning a career in archaeology? Are you seeking to build on an existing foundation of archaeological knowledge and digital skills? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Norfolk County Council’s Historic Environment Record Team.
One of the largest HERs in the country, the Norfolk HER provides a comprehensive record of all areas of known archaeological activity, sites, finds, cropmarks, earthworks, industrial remains, defensive structures, and historic buildings within the county. The team maintains strong links with community groups, academics, and professional archaeologists and supports and works closely alongside other Norfolk County Council Services including the Historic Environment Planning Team, the Find Identification and Recording Service, the Air Photo Interpretation Team, Natural Environment teams, the Norfolk Record Office, and the Norfolk Museums Service. The HER is also proud to maintain a large, unique paper and photographic archive which reflects a long history of successful, forward-thinking projects and services. This is an exciting time to join the HER team as we continue to develop and digitise our supporting archives and related digital service offerings.
The successful candidate will join a growing team to support public access to the HER’s digital and physical resources, with a particular focus on developing and providing access to the Norfolk Air Photo Library (NAPL). One of the largest local collections in the country, this resource consists of over 100,000 vertical and oblique images of Norfolk and is widely consulted for heritage, geology, environmental studies, and other land use purposes such as planning and conveyancing. The candidate will also support the HER Officers by undertaking a wide variety of data synthesis activities to enhance text and spatial data on the HER database, liaising with non-commercial users to provide advice and guidance on the use of the HER resources, and participating in data enhancement projects.
About you: Candidates will have a degree in archaeology or a related discipline and previous experience of working with database software. Good writing skills, quick and efficient data entry skills with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Previous experience of Historic Environment Records, HBSMR database software, and the Portable Antiquities Scheme would be an advantage but not essential.
For further information about the work undertaken visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/HistoricEnvironment
For an informal discussion please contact Heather Hamilton on 01362 869 282 or #####
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
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Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.
Job description and person specification
You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
Financial benefits such as:
‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
Relocation expenses (where applicable)
An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
Closing date: 20 May 2024
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