Senior Heritage & Conservation Advisor

Nottingham City Council

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 41,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Principal Conservation Officer to lead heritage advice on listed buildings, conservation areas, and major proposals. You will shape conservation policy and ensure high-quality development while protecting Nottingham's historic environment.

You will collaborate with planners, urban designers, regeneration teams and external partners to deliver priorities, including updating Conservation Area Management Plans and guiding heritage-led regeneration across the

Qualifications

Degree or postgraduate qualification in conservation, planning, architecture, heritage management, building surveying or a related discipline.
Substantial experience of built heritage conservation within a planning, development management or related professional environment.
In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, national planning policy and guidance relating to the historic environment, with building conservation principles and traditional materials.

Responsibilities

Lead the review and updating of Nottingham's Conservation Area Management Plans.
Advise on listed buildings, conservation areas, major development proposals, and heritage-led regeneration.
Collaborate across the Council and with external partners to deliver priorities and practical improvements on the ground.
Work with planners, urban designers, regeneration teams, Historic England, developers, councillors and local communities.