Conservation & Heritage Officer in Rishton

We are looking to recruit a Conservation Officer to join our Planning Policy and Environment team. You will be delivering a high-quality conservation service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council's vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

• To provide professional advice on conservation and heritage issues to Members, Senior Officers, external partners and the general public.
• To establish and maintain good links with external heritage bodies and assist with bids for external funding to support heritage improvements.
• Monitor the condition of heritage assets and areas and advise on or initiate and implement appropriate action for their repair, maintenance and enhancement.
• To develop and maintain up-to-date Conservation Area Appraisals for the City.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for someone who has a detailed knowledge of conservation principles, practice and law, bringing expertise including working with listed buildings and within conservation areas, both in site delivery and providing expert analysis and guidance. We would be very interested to discuss the role with candidates who bring understanding and experience of both above-ground and below-ground heritage and its role in the planning system.

You must also know and understand the development process, including economics, cost planning, valuation, and different forms of contract with specific reference to heritage assets. You will have experience in providing technical advice to a range of audiences on Conservation principles, practice and law; therefore, good communication skills are key.

You must hold a Degree or a postgraduate diploma in Conservation.

When applying for this role, you will be asked to write a personal statement. When writing your personal statement, please include the following:

• Experience in the analysis and evaluation of the quality of design, existing and proposed, of buildings and areas, and present such analysis in a way understandable to lay and expert audiences.
• Examples of an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Examples of working with a range of bodies to promote heritage assets and support voluntary and community projects.
• Beneficial evidence of preparation of conservation policy and related publications, including Conservation Area appraisals.

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans, those currently in care or who have previously been in care, and individuals who consider themselves to be disabled or have a long-term health condition are encouraged to apply.

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