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).

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Quonya Huff

Graphic Designer

Quonya started working at Landward Research undertaking ad hoc design projects and officially joined the team in 2019. She mainly works on aspects of design for project publications, paying particular focus to the audience of the project to ensure that it is pitched at the right level to maximise interest and understanding.
 
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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 Local Government Archaeology Officers
Association of all archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks in the UK
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Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
The leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas
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Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers
The trade association for commercial archaeology companies in the UK and Ireland
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British Council
Support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide
H Biz
Heritage Business International
Business consulting, support and outsourcing for heritage organisations
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National Lottery Heritage Fund
Major supporter of heritage work throughout the UK
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Historic England
The government's advisor on the historic environment in England
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The Crown Estate
Public corporation responsible for managing the sovereign's public estate
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Wessex Archaeology
One of the largest heritage practices in the UK and a leading provider of offshore historic environment services
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Our Credentials

Landward Research is an accredited Company Partner of the Market Research Society, the UK professional body for research, insight and analytics.
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Landward Research is a signatory of the EU Transparency Register, which accredits us to act as Lobbyists to the European Parliament, Council and Commission.
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Landward Research is accredited as a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying all our staff, wherever they are in the world, at least the London Living Wage.
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Landward Research is carbon neutral - we have offset all of our CO2 emissions since 2010.
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Disability Confident Employer Badge
Landward Research is registered as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to going the extra mile to make sure people with disabilities get a fair chance.
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Landward Research has taken the MRS Climate Pledge – a manifesto for sustainability.
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