Heritage Conservation Assistant | Protect Historic Places

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale); West Boldon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking a specialist to join the Planning Service. You will provide professional guidance on listed buildings and conservation matters, respond to enquiries, and contribute to character appraisals and management plans for the historic environment.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in Historic Building Conservation or related discipline, and involves liaising with local groups, keeping up-to-date with

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Historic Building Conservation or a relevant discipline, or studying for a degree level qualification and/or equivalent level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone and email enquiries related to the historic environment and listed building issues
• Lead on the preparation of conservation area character appraisals and management plans, involving fieldwork, documentary research and the compilation of draft texts and maps
• Support and monitor local interest groups with their character appraisal work
• Assist with specialist advice on applications for listed building consent
• To keep abreast of new legislation and guidance relevant to conservation and design of the built environment as well as the interpretation of it in appeals and case law

Education

Degree in Historic Building Conservation or relevant discipline

Job description

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking a specialist to join the Planning Service. You will provide professional guidance on listed buildings and conservation matters, respond to enquiries, and contribute to character appraisals and management plans for the historic environment.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in Historic Building Conservation or related discipline, and involves liaising with local groups, keeping up-to-date with