Conservation Officer - Council

Role: Conservation Officer REF 1767098
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Shrewsbury – 1-2 days per week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £275 per day

Spinwell is recruiting for a Conservation Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER

• Assess and provide recommendations on listed building consent applications, planning applications and related heritage consultations.
• Provide specialist conservation advice on proposals affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, registered parks and gardens and other designated and non-designated heritage assets.
• Respond to pre-application enquiries and provide advice to applicants, agents and colleagues.
• Undertake site visits as required.
• Prepare written consultation responses, reports and recommendations.
• Assist with conservation area matters, heritage projects and policy work where required.
• Support the monitoring and resolution of Buildings at Risk cases.
• Liaise with Historic England, local amenity societies, town and parish councils, applicants and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and represent the Historic Environment Team as required.

  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Building Conservation, Historic Environment, Planning, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working as a Conservation Officer or in a similar historic environment role.
• Good knowledge of:
  • Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990;
  • National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF);
  • Historic England guidance and conservation best practice.
• Experience of assessing proposals affecting heritage assets and preparing written recommendations.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

If you are a Conservation Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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