Senior Conservation Officer

i-Jobs; Coalville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Conservation Officer to provide expert advice on conservation and assist the Planning team. Responsibilities include assessing listed building consent applications and preparing appeal statements. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and experience in character appraisals. The role offers a salary of £20.71 per hour, working 37 hours a week, based in Coalville.

Qualifications

• Ability to present applications and give evidence at hearings.
• Experience in character appraisals and historic building reports.
• Knowledge of planning legislation related to conservation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on conservation to the Planning team.
• Assess and recommend on listed building consent applications.
• Prepare appeal statements and provide evidence at hearings.

Skills

Presentation and evidence provision skills

Experience in character appraisals

Knowledge of conservation legislation

Experience with consent applications

Proficiency in IT and planning systems

Good communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Education

Degree in conservation or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Conservation Officer

Location: Stenson Road, LE67 4JP

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £20.71 Per Hour

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on conservation and historic buildings to the Planning and Development team.
• Assess and recommend on listed building consent applications.
• Prepare appeal statements and provide evidence at hearings and inquiries.
• Advise customers on planning and heritage matters, including pre-application advice.
• Conduct character appraisals and manage conservation areas.
• Carry out buildings at risk surveys.
• Contribute to planning policies related to heritage issues.
• Support economic regeneration and growth projects.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety.
• Promote equality and diversity in service provision.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• Ability to present applications and give evidence at hearings and inquiries.
• Experience in character appraisals and historic building reports.
• Knowledge of planning legislation related to conservation.
• Experience with listed building consent applications.
• Proficiency in IT software, including planning systems and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated and organized, with good communication skills.
• Degree in conservation or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a local planning authority.
• Experience with economic regeneration projects related to historic environments.
• Driving license.

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