Senior Conservation Officer

The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Conservation Officer to join a busy and ambitious Development Management team. This role is ideal for a heritage professional passionate about protecting and enhancing the historic environment while contributing to planning and regeneration objectives.You will provide expert advice on planning applications, heritage assessments, and conservation area management, playing a key part in shaping decisions that balance preservation with development.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical advice on heritage and conservation matters for planning applications and pre-application enquiries.Contribute to strategic planning policies related to heritage conservation.Undertake site surveys and assessments for listed building consent and conservation area designation.Advise developers, agents, and applicants on conservation principles and planning procedures.Draft detailed reports, recommendations, and statements for planning decisions and appeals.Represent the local authority in hearings, inquiries, and enforcement proceedings.Carry out site inspections, including working at height where required.What Youll NeedA recognised qualificati…