Heritage Conservation & Design Officer (Dorset)

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Conservation Officer to join the Conservation & Design Team. You will assess and negotiate applications for Grade I, II* and II listed buildings and Conservation Areas, participate in development management, provide consultation responses, and contribute to guidance notes and planning documents.

A Town and Country Planning or Building Conservation qualification is required; IHBC membership is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Town and Country Planning or Building Conservation, IHBC membership is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken communication, report writing, and presenting to committees.
• Ability to assess development proposals affecting heritage assets with technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and negotiate applications for Grade I, II* and II listed buildings and Conservation Areas at pre-application and application stages across Dorset Council area.
• Play an active role in development management, including Listed Building Consent determinations and planning consultations.
• Contribute to guidance notes and Supplementary Planning Documents; participate in committees, hearings and inquiries.
• Investigate enforcement cases and provide specialist heritage advice.
• Review and update Conservation Area Appraisals and assess Buildings at Risk Register.

Education

Town and Country Planning

Building Conservation

IHBC membership (advantage)

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Conservation Officer to join the Conservation & Design Team. You will assess and negotiate applications for Grade I, II* and II listed buildings and Conservation Areas, participate in development management, provide consultation responses, and contribute to guidance notes and planning documents.

A Town and Country Planning or Building Conservation qualification is required; IHBC membership is advantageous.