Conservation Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making. At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an established team conserving and enhancing the district’s heritage.
• Provide specialist technical advice on planning applications, enforcement issues and policy development.
• Assist with the management of the historic environment and the assessment of new development proposals.
• Engage effectively with customers and colleagues on heritage-related matters.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Conservation or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in assessing the impact of proposed development on heritage assets.
• IHBC accreditation is desirable.

Contract and work pattern

The post is permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role and would involve twice-weekly attendance at the office and on-site, with the opportunity for home working. You may be required on occasion to work outside normal office hours in accordance with the needs of the service.

Eligibility

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am 9 April 2026. However, this is a rolling campaign and we’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don’t delay in applying.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and, along with our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.