Designations Officer

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Starting salary:32255
Contract type:Permanent
Grade:3
Location:Longmore House (with hybrid working)
Working Hours:Monday - Friday
Interviews:To be held in person at Longmore House on Week Commencing 15 December 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic historic environment professional to join our Designations Service. As Designations Officer you will primarily undertake work to assess the significance of archaeological monuments for designation. Work will include research fieldwork consultation and reporting as well as contributing to high profile cases and appeals. Other work will involve assessing the significance of buildings gardens battlefields and historic marine assets for designation.

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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
Support for further education and personal development
Study leave for work related courses
Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

Designations casework

Primarily undertaking work to assess the significance of archaeological monuments for designation. Work will include research fieldwork consultation and reporting. Other work will involve assessing the significance of buildings gardens battlefields and historic marine assets for designation.
Preparing designations records/reports and designations maps to an agreed format and standard.
Researching and collating archaeological historical landscapes and architectural information.
Working with maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Background research and administration for the preparation of appeals briefings site visits communication with the public etc.

Teamwork

You will work on multiple cases to set deadlines and as such working as part of a team will be vital to delivering objectives to the required standard.

Leadership and organisation

Deputising for Senior Designations Officers as required.
Supporting the work of the Heritage Directorate more widely particularly through the provision of advice to owners of designated assets planning authorities developers and colleagues on the designation and the historic environment.
Co-ordinating and providing general advice on the designation of the historic environment as necessary.
Other appropriate duties that may be allocated when required by line manager

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1200 words) using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience.Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidancefirst before completing as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Essential:

Strong working knowledge of Scotlands archaeological sites and monuments
Good working knowledge of Historic Environment legislation and policy and its application within the planning system
Advanced research and writing skills with an ability to write concisely
Expertise in archaeology history architecture building conservation or related discipline
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a range of external partners and stakeholders
Demonstrative ability to manage resources successfully work effectively in a team and proven ability to work to set deadlines
Experience of working in the historic environment sector
SCQF Level 10 (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) qualification in a relevant subject matter or equivalent relevant experience

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We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

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Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionStarting salary:32255Contract type:PermanentGrade:3Location:Longmore House (with hybrid working)Working Hours:Monday - FridayInterviews:To be held in person at Longmore House on Week Commencing 15 December 2025We are looking for an enthusiastic historic environment professional to join ou...