Unlocking Cultural Value
Landward Research’s vision is to be the leading international provider of cultural heritage labour market research. We are experts at undertaking socio-economic research and identifying ways that individuals and employers can become more skilled, knowledgeable and capable, allowing them to improve the quality of their work.
We aim to be a trusted provider of intercultural project management and consultancy, particularly in measuring and managing the cultural heritage workplace and in enhancing human rights and promoting democracy. And we strive to be and acknowledged as a fair, equitable, and sustainable employer, with skilled, passionate, and creative staff who are constantly learning.
At Landward Research, we are dedicated to enabling you to create economic value through understanding the social and commercial benefits of accessing and sustainably developing the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
We are a team of heritage experts, labour market specialists, project managers, educators, data geeks, strategists and research analysts who will work for you to make big positive changes. We can offer support in designing, bidding for and delivering complex, impactful, and sustainable projects. We work collaboratively, combining our expertise and experience with your knowledge and networks.
We help shape your strategic direction through disciplined analysis and insight.
Landward Research. Unlocking Cultural Value.
Key Projects
Labour Market Intelligence
Project Management
Consultancy
Team & Capabilities
Dr Kenneth Aitchison
Founder and CEO
Kenneth is the Founder and CEO of Landward Research Ltd, which he first established in 1997. He is internationally recognised as the leading world expert in acquiring and analysing employment data for professional archaeology that is then used for foresight and policy development (and was awarded his PhD by research publication for work in this area).
Quonya Huff
Graphic Designer
Dr Doug Rocks-Macqueen
Director of Analysis, Research & Technology
Doug is Landward Research Ltd lead research professional, providing specialist expertise in statistical analysis, digital outreach and community engagement. He works with charities and organisations (both small and large) often as a project manager to create quality learning materials including e-learning, publications and videos.
Mark Spanjer
Director
Mark Spanjer is an archaeological consultant and educator based in Amsterdam who brings expertise and knowledge of historic environment and cultural heritage practice in the Netherlands and beyond. He is the company’s lead on growth and development in the European market.
Who We Work With
Below are just a few of the organisations we work with. View our Who We Work With page to see our more.
Association of all archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks in the UK
The leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas
The trade association for commercial archaeology companies in the UK and Ireland
Support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide
Business consulting, support and outsourcing for heritage organisations
Major supporter of heritage work throughout the UK
The government's advisor on the historic environment in England
Public corporation responsible for managing the sovereign's public estate
One of the largest heritage practices in the UK and a leading provider of offshore historic environment services