Interim Project Manager

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Heneb
Contract
Fixed Term – 12 months, subject to extension dependent on organisational need
Salary
£38,293 – £44,336 per annum depending on experience
Location
Based in Wales out of one of Heneb’s regional offices and hybrid, with occasional travel across Wales and elsewhere as required for business needs.
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About Heneb - The Trust for Welsh Archaeology

Heneb is a charitable organisation committed to preserving and promoting Wales’s rich archaeological heritage. Heneb is a leading provider of archaeological and heritage services across Wales. Formed in 2024 through the merger of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts, Heneb combines over five decades of expertise in archaeology and heritage management. We offer a comprehensive range of archaeological and consultancy services to support development in both the public and private sectors. We collaborate closely with developers, landowners, and communities to ensure compliance with regulations, while safeguarding and documenting Wales’ rich historic environment.

 

Purpose of the Role

To manage and coordinate the delivery of archaeological projects across Heneb’s Field Services, ensuring that work is delivered efficiently, safely, on budget, and to nationally recognised professional standards. The postholder will work with the wider project management team and will be accountable to the Deputy Heads of Archaeology for north and south Wales. They will oversee multiple project teams, coordinate staff and resources, maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships, and support the continued growth of Heneb’s developer led services across Wales.

 

Context

Heneb Field Services is experiencing increased project management demand as its developer led workload grows across Wales. This interim role provides additional management capacity for a 6-month period, with the possibility of extension if there is a continuing organisational need. The post provides an opportunity for an experienced archaeological professional with strong organisational, commercial, and leadership skills to contribute directly to the effective delivery of Heneb’s growing portfolio of archaeological work

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

  • Manage the day-to-day delivery of archaeological projects from inception through to completion
  • Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations
  • Allocate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure the efficient use of staff, resources, and project capacity
  • Prepare and contribute to tenders, fee proposals, written schemes of investigation, project designs, and programme information
  • Oversee project budgets, track expenditure, and support sound financial performance across the project portfolio
  • Maintain effective project records and ensure work is managed in accordance with Heneb systems and procedures

 

Team Leadership & Resource Management

  • Line manage Project Officers and Archaeologists, supporting career development, training, and performance management
  • Provide day to day leadership, guidance, and support to project teams
  • Support effective workforce planning, workload prioritisation, and deployment of staff across projects
  • Promote collaborative working across Heneb to ensure project delivery is well integrated with the wider archaeology service

 

Quality Assurance, Reporting & Compliance

  • Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with Heneb’s health and safety policy, relevant legislation, and professional standards
  • Maintain high standards of reporting, including reviewing, editing, and contributing to archaeological reports and fieldwork summaries
  • Ensure outputs are technically robust, well presented, and appropriate to client, planning, and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery, quality systems, and working practices

 

Client, Stakeholder & Business Development

  • Provide professional advice to clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders regarding project requirements, methodologies, and outcomes
  • Represent Heneb at client meetings, site visits, and professional events as required
  • Support business development activity by contributing to tenders, proposals, client relationships, and the conversion of opportunities into delivered work
  • Encourage and support the dissemination of project results through talks, publications, and public engagement initiatives where appropriate

 

Operational Support

  • Deputise for the deputy hads of archaeology in their absence on operational matters, where required
  • Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Trust

 

Scope of the Role 

  • An interim project management role supporting the delivery of Heneb’s Field Services workload across Wales
  • Direct responsibility for coordinating project delivery, resources, budgets, and outputs across multiple archaeological projects
  • Line management responsibility for project officers and archaeologists
  • A client facing role with significant internal coordination and external engagement

 

Key Working Relationships 

  • Deputy heads of archaeology
  • Project management team
  • Project officers, archaeologists and wider field services staff.
  • Business bevelopment manager and senior management colleagues.
  • Clients, contractors, consultants, landowners, and heritage stakeholders

This Job Description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future.

 

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Professional Standing

  •  Degree or equivalent qualification or practical experience in archaeology or a related discipline.
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists or working towards membership.
  • Full, current driving licence

 

Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in commercial archaeology, including leading and delivering projects of different types and scales to completion
  • Experience of managing archaeological project delivery from design and costing through to completion
  • Experience of managing or supervising teams, including staff at varying levels
  • Experience in project design, budgeting, financial monitoring, and resource planning
  • Experience of working with clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders

 

Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Good understanding of British archaeology and professional standards, including CIfA standards and guidance
  • Knowledge of health and safety requirements in archaeological fieldwork
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing to publication standard
  • Excellent IT skills and confidence using digital tools to support project delivery

 

Leadership & Personal Qualities

  • Able to motivate, support, and guide staff to deliver high quality outcomes.
  • Able to provide clear, professional, and timely communication with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Able to anticipate challenges and implement practical solutions.
  • Collaborative and confident in building effective internal and external working relationships.

  • Committed to the professional standards, continuous improvement, and the values of Heneb

     

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Sector & Specialist Experience

  • Knowledge of archaeology in Wales, relevant legislation, and heritage frameworks
  • Experience of engaging with clients across sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and energy
  • Track record of contributing to publications or public engagement initiatives
  • Postgraduate qualification in archaeology or a related discipline

 

Other Desirables

  • Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh
  • Publication, research, or public engagement experience

 

Key Competencies

  • Communication

    Postholders must be capable of providing clear and concise verbal and written advice, dealing confidently and courteously with people at all levels. Postholders will need to be consistent in decision-making and to be able to justify comments.

  • Problem Solving 

    Postholders must be able to appraise information quickly, to identify key issues and make evidence-based decisions; to work methodically and consistently with attention to detail and minimal supervision. Postholders must be able to propose appropriate strategies and be open to new ideas and techniques.

  • Applying Expertise 

    Postholders should apply a range of skills, knowledge and expertise; take steps to update, develop and widen knowledge and skills; apply sound professional judgement; and know when to obtain advice and specialist expertise.

  • Delivery 

    Postholders should support delivery of a consistent quality service and seek to achieve best possible outcomes; will need the ability to work under multiple pressures, plan and manage own time to meet deadlines; help plan ahead and define priorities; spot problems; and monitor and review own performance.

  • Continuous Improvement 

    Postholders should respond positively and flexibly to change, make suggestions to improve working practices, learn from mistakes, share good practice, and consider the potential of technology to improve work.

  • Personal Skills 

    Postholders should be confident, calm under pressure, motivated and reliable.

 

Additional Information

This role requires periodic travel within the region for meetings and site visits, with occasional travel to other parts of Wales.  As visits will often be to active construction sites or sites in rural locations without ready public transport, the postholder will need to be able to drive and to be comfortable walking on uneven terrain.

 

Benefits

  • Annual Leave: 38 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
  • Salary: Competitive, based on ability and experience
  • Pension Scheme: Pension scheme included
  • CIfA Membership: Membership fees paid in full
  • Accommodation & Subsistence: Provided when working away from home
  • Mileage Policy- for all work conducted away from your office base
  • Community Archaeology: work on our wide-ranging community archaeology projects
  • Training & Development: Access to specific training budgets and allowances
  • Research and Outreach: Access to specific research and outreach allocation
  • Flexible working: We operate a Flexitime and Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) policy
  • Employee Assistance Scheme: provided to all employees

 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to HR@heneb.org.uk by 10am Monday, 11th August 2026.

Heneb is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, trades union membership, disability or age.

We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

If your skills don’t fully match our criteria but you still feel that you’re a good match for this role, please get in touch for an informal discussion with Luke Jenkins at Luke.Jenkins@Heneb.org.uk

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