HEADLAND - CORE VALUES

Headland Archaeology is a limited liability company. It was founded with the intention of undertaking profitable archaeological work to the highest standard. We aim to balance culture and commerce within a progressive and successful business.

ARCHAEOLOGY – Our subject – interesting work done well

Headland contributes to archaeology through a combination of academic strength and a professional, business-like approach. We aim to contribute to the advancement of archaeological knowledge and to communicate our results in innovative and accessible ways.

• Commitment to quality
• Balancing academic rigour with professional service
• Innovative thinking
• Embracing technology

BUSINESS – Our clients – addressing their needs

Our commercial remit requires us to have a strong client focus, acting on their behalf; guiding them through the heritage legislation. We believe it is in our clients’ best interests to undertake high quality archaeological work. Our job is to offer timely advice, clearly identifying and minimising the client’s archaeological risk and dealing with archaeological issues through best practice solutions.

• Client focus
• Building effective business relationships
• Imaginative and pragmatic solutions
• Delivering
• Investing for the future

CAREERS – Our staff – investing in advancement

Headland recognises the benefit in employing talented individuals who share the company’s values and vision. We place a strong emphasis on job satisfaction and training within a culture of self-responsibility. With our support, we expect people to take full ownership of their personal development, improving their profile and expertise within the company and the profession. We are keen to acknowledge commitment and achievement and to develop careers based on merit and potential.

• Employing the best
• Enabling individuals to take ownership of their careers
• Providing training and supporting personal development
• Rewarding commitment and achievement

SHAREHOLDERS – Our owners – motivation through shared ownership

Headland will continue to develop as a sound commercial company that provides a good return for its investors through the application of best management practice and business principles. We are committed to wider share ownership amongst our staff in order to promote active engagement and increased motivation and enabling them to benefit directly from the commercial success and long term growth of Headland.

• Motivation through shared ownership
• Alignment of purpose
• Shared risks and rewards
• Succession through broad ownership