News from FAME
Archaeology on the Shortage Occupation List: Omission Clarification
November 15th, 2019
FAME, CIfA and CBA all respond to a consultation on what should be included in the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) and were pleased when archaeology jobs were recommended for inclusion. However, when the SOL was updated in October archaeology jobs were not included. Our organisations planned to write to the Home Office regarding this. However, […]
Changes to Tax Status of Off-payroll Professionals
November 5th, 2019
HMRC rules are changing next April making contractors liable for determining the tax status of off-payroll professionals. From April 2020, the rules for engaging individuals through personal service companies are changing. The responsibility for determining whether the off-payroll working rules (sometimes known as IR35) apply will move to the organisation receiving an individual’s services. The […]
Inspiring Creativity Report
October 30th, 2019
The Heritage Alliance has published a report, Inspiring Creativity – Heritage & The Creative Industries, to showcase the work being done by heritage organisations in collaboration with the creative industries. It illustrates the essential role heritage places and heritage stories have in underpinning the success of the creative industries.The report highlights: why heritage is essential […]
FAME Becomes a Supporter of the Considerate Constructors Scheme
October 24th, 2019
The Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers (FAME) is proud to announce that we have become a supporter of the Considerate Constructors scheme. The Considerate Constructors Scheme is a not-for-profit, independent organisation founded in 1997 by the construction industry to improve its best practice. Construction sites, companies and suppliers voluntarily register with the Scheme and […]
Wellbeing in Heritage
October 17th, 2019
The Heritage Alliance, in partnership with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, is trying to understand how wellbeing is being prioritised within the heritage sector, and so they have created a survey about this topic. The results will help them to better understand what wellbeing programmes and activities are available in the sector. The data will also be anonymised […]
Trial Pitting Questionnaire – Responses by 31st October
October 3rd, 2019
FAME have been in discussions with AGS – the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists – and we consider that a mutual understanding regarding trial pitting for construction and archaeology / cultural heritage would be very useful to both sets of members. AGS have asked us to circulate this letter and questionnaire which has been […]
HS2 Meeting – Input required
September 25th, 2019
Dear Members, Ros Seal from HS2 spoke at the FAME Forum in June 2019, and she asked FAME to bring any issues that members were having working on HS2 to her attention. Tim Malim and I will be meeting with Ros and other HS2 representatives, so please send details of anything you would like us […]
New Report – Archaeology in Development Management
September 11th, 2019
ALAGO has just released a new report, Archaeology in Development Management. You can download the report here – https://www.algao.org.uk/archaeology-development-management “New research into the benefits of archaeology work undertaken under the control of Local Authorities across Britain has been published by the Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO) today (6th September 2019) Archaeological work was […]
FAME Members Can Now Pay Dues by Direct Debit
September 4th, 2019
To reduce the administrative load on some of our members FAME has now set up direct debits through the provider GoCardless. With direct debit one only needs to signup once to make annual payments instead of having to pay invoices every year. For current members to sign up for direct debit please use the following […]
Historic England: Call for input on CPD courses
August 26th, 2019
Please see the follow call for input from Historic England on training: Historic England is inviting views from sector colleagues on the sort of training that you would like us to deliver. Our corporate plan demonstrates our commitment to developing the skills and knowledge of the heritage sector. Our Training Strategy provides further detail on […]
