Senior Conservation Officer

Senior Conservation Officer

• Job Type: Temporary Contract, Full-Time, Hybrid
• Salary: £20.98 - £40 PAYE per hour
• Location: Huddersfield, HD1

Join the Council’s Development Management team within the Conservation and Design Team. As a Senior Conservation Officer, you will provide professional advice, guidance, interpretation, and evaluation on heritage conservation as it relates to pre-planning enquiries, planning applications, appeals, and consents.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide heritage advice during pre-application discussions and planning applications.
• Contribute to the Council’s Local Plan and policies concerning heritage conservation issues, ensuring compliance with agreed targets, timescales, and priorities.
• Conduct surveys and assessments for Listed Building Consent applications and the designation of conservation areas.
• Respond to enquiries from applicants, agents, and developers, advising on planning and related permissions and the procedures to be followed.
• Discuss, consult, and negotiate on proposals; prepare reports and formulate recommendations on planning applications.
• Prepare the Council’s written statements for planning and enforcement appeals or to initiate enforcement action against breaches of planning control in relation to heritage.
• Attend public inquiries, informal hearings, and/or court proceedings to give evidence on behalf of the Council.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of planning law, policy, and procedures relating to heritage.
• A relevant qualification in Heritage Conservation or a related subject and/or experience in the field.
• Ability to carry out site visits, including the inspection of buildings and work at height.
• Possession of a full driving license.
• Numeracy skills for performing accurate financial and arithmetical calculations.
• Experience dealing with heritage in relation to Development Management.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• User-friendly online system for managing timesheets, holiday requests, and employment documents.
• Free training, access to discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for the Senior Conservation Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.