Heritage & Conservation Officer - Hybrid Role in Planning

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority is seeking a Heritage and Conservation Officer to enhance and protect the borough's historic environments. This role involves providing advisory services on planning applications, reviewing conservation areas, and supporting heritage projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Conservation or Heritage and have development management experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with flexible working conditions and an impressive benefits package including enhanced annual leave, a pension scheme, and health initiatives.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification within Conservation or Heritage.
• Development Management experience from the public or private sector.
• An understanding of a range of heritage and conservation assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide built heritage advisory service on historic environment.
• Make assessments and recommendations on planning applications.
• Advise on conservation and heritage matters in various projects.

Skills

Passion for built heritage and historic environment

Development Management experience

Understanding of heritage assessment techniques

Teamwork and communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Education

Degree level qualification in Conservation or Heritage

Job description

A local governmental authority is seeking a Heritage and Conservation Officer to enhance and protect the borough's historic environments. This role involves providing advisory services on planning applications, reviewing conservation areas, and supporting heritage projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Conservation or Heritage and have development management experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with flexible working conditions and an impressive benefits package including enhanced annual leave, a pension scheme, and health initiatives.