Heritage Conservation Officer - Flexible Hours

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale); Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking a Conservation Specialist to advise on listed buildings and the historic environment within the Planning Service. The role focuses on conservation issues, appraisals, and providing professional guidance.

You will respond to enquiries, lead on conservation area character appraisals, support local groups, assist with listed building consent applications, and keep up with new legislation.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Historic Building Conservation or equivalent 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

Skills

Historic Building Conservation

Education

Degree in Historic Building Conservation

Job description

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking a Conservation Specialist to advise on listed buildings and the historic environment within the Planning Service. The role focuses on conservation issues, appraisals, and providing professional guidance.

You will respond to enquiries, lead on conservation area character appraisals, support local groups, assist with listed building consent applications, and keep up with new legislation.