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Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust Heritage Officer Permanent full-time position Start Date: 1st March 2011. Salary: in the range £25,133 - 28,362 p.a.* *Note this position is currently not pensionable Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our small team of core staff. The position of Heritage Officer is key to many aspects of the Trust's work and involves both working alone and collaboratively with the Trust's Manager/Archaeologist, and Architect. Key areas of responsibility include: * Management of the Trust's Historic Environment Record (HER) * The supervised provision of a planning archaeology service for the Perth and Kinross area in line with Scottish Planning Policy and Planning Advice Note 42 * The provision of information and advice to members of the public and for agri-environment scheme applicants * Assisting the Manager/Archaeologist and Architect with outreach and education projects The Trust welcomes applications from candidates with an appropriate degree and relevant experience, who can demonstrate a sound understanding of both Scottish archaeology and building conservation principles. Familiarity with the Perth and Kinross area would be an advantage and while the post will be based in Perth, it will involve travel throughout the area. Membership of the Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) or membership or Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is desirable. Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, a registered Scottish Charity which aims to conserve, enhance and promote the historic environment of the area, is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (www.pkht.org.uk). For further details on the post, and information on how to apply, please see: www.pkht.org.uk/Whats-On/News/PKHT-Vacancies/ or for an informal discussion please contact David Strachan: [log in to unmask] or telephone 01738 477081. Closing Date for Applications: Friday 14th January 2011. Interviews will be held on Friday 28th January 2011. Visit the new English Heritage website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk . The site has a new, dedicated section for heritage professionals: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional together with information on days out http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout, heritage news http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news, looking after listed properties http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/your-property and the latest information on heritage protection: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/listing.