Heritage Building Conservation Specialist

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Highweek; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

EV pool car fleet

National Park discounts

Free parking

Pension scheme

On-site café

Job summary

The Building Conservation Officer will help shape the future of Dartmoor’s historic built environment, providing expert advice on listed buildings and heritage assets, guiding sensitive development, and supporting conservation across the National Park.

The role involves site visits, working with owners, planners and elected Members, and contributing to policies, projects and community engagement to protect and share Dartmoor’s distinctive character for generations to come.

Qualifications

• Experienced heritage conservation professional with knowledge of historic buildings and heritage assets.
• Ability to interpret policy and guidance for conservation projects.
• Experience collaborating with property owners, planning agents and committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on listed buildings and heritage assets.
• Guide sensitive development within Dartmoor National Park.
• Support the conservation of the National Park’s historic built environment.
• Engage with communities, owners, planners and elected Members on conservation matters.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Listed buildings

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Job description

The Building Conservation Officer will help shape the future of Dartmoor’s historic built environment, providing expert advice on listed buildings and heritage assets, guiding sensitive development, and supporting conservation across the National Park.

The role involves site visits, working with owners, planners and elected Members, and contributing to policies, projects and community engagement to protect and share Dartmoor’s distinctive character for generations to come.