Senior Heritage Officer: Building Conservation (Flexible Hours)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Brecon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Authority in Brecon invites applications for the Heritage/Senior Heritage Officer (Building Conservation) role. You will support day-to-day delivery of heritage services, advise on planning for listed buildings and conservation areas, and help ensure high-quality development in the National Park.

The role requires a relevant degree, professional body membership or progress towards it, experience in a conservation environment, Welsh language level 1, and a current driving

Qualifications

• A degree in a subject relevant to Building Conservation.
• Member of, or working towards Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, and evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant experience in a building conservation environment related to Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
• The ability to assess and advise on a wide range of historic structures, architectural and historic features, in relation to their significance and the potential impact of development knowledge of traditional building architecture, conservation philosophy, techniques, materials, conservation methods, retrofit, and the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings.
• A commitment to the principles and aims of building conservation
• Experience in the provision of building conservation advice in a planning environment
• A good working knowledge of Listed Building and Conservation Area legislation, policy, and guidance, particularly as it applies in Wales
• Effective and efficient communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal with experience of dealing courteously with the public and Members
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team and to mentor and support colleagues as a point of reference on heritage related issues
• The ability to write clear and concise correspondence and reports
• A good telephone manner and ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members and staff and diffuse potentially volatile situations
• Current driving license
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours as necessary for evening or weekend meetings / events
• Welsh Language Skill: Level 1

Responsibilities

• To support the day-to-day delivery of the Authority's heritage and building conservation service and related development management and policy advice.
• To promote the conservation of the historic environment of the National Park and help ensure appropriate high-quality development.
• To ensure the service meets the needs of its users and performance targets are met.
• To provide building conservation advice and recommendations to the Development Management Team on listed building consent applications, conservation area consent applications and heritage related planning applications.
• To provide heritage and building conservation advice on pre-application and other planning enquiries.
• To support the Enforcement Team in heritage related matters including unauthorised work to listed buildings and conservation areas, and the preparation of evidence for enforcement cases including Listed Building Enforcement Notices.
• To prepare and present reports to relevant Committees as appropriate in connection to planning/Listed Building Consent applications and other heritage matters as may be required.
• To provide advice to applicants, agents and the public on the appropriate conservation of historic buildings and related matters.
• To contribute to Appeal Statements and represent the Authority at Hearings and Public Inquiries as required.
• To monitor listed buildings at risk, develop a prioritised action plan and to give advice in relation to those buildings.
• To prepare and review Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans. To support the implementation and designation of new Conservation Areas where appropriate and contribute to related design guidance.
• To support the work of the National Park Heritage Environment Partnership and development and delivery of projects and programmes to support the conservation of the historic environment in the National Park.
• To update and maintain databases on Listed Buildings and heritage assets, including a local list, and provide associated advice.
• To provide heritage and building conservation advice in relation to the preparation of planning policy documents, including the Local Development Plan, Place Plans, and relevant supplementary planning documents including site development briefs/masterplans.
• To provide training to members, officers and other stakeholders, as necessary, in matters relating to heritage and building conservation.
• To increase public awareness of the Authority's heritage service and develop and facilitate effective partnerships with statutory, non-statutory and community groups.
• Any other duty appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Director of Planning & Place.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Welsh language (Level 1)

Education

Degree in Building Conservation or related field

Job description

The National Park Authority in Brecon invites applications for the Heritage/Senior Heritage Officer (Building Conservation) role. You will support day-to-day delivery of heritage services, advise on planning for listed buildings and conservation areas, and help ensure high-quality development in the National Park.

The role requires a relevant degree, professional body membership or progress towards it, experience in a conservation environment, Welsh language level 1, and a current driving