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.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged. Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

As a Conservation Officer you will play a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing the district’s rich heritage, providing expert advice on listed buildings, conservation areas and development proposals. Working across a wide range of projects, you will help ensure that growth and conservation go hand in hand, influencing decisions that preserve our historic assets for future generations.

You are passionate about the historic built environment and bring specialist knowledge of conservation, heritage legislation and building repair. With strong communication and analytical skills, you will be confident working with developers, residents, councillors and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. Whether assessing complex proposals, advising on policy or supporting appeals, you will combine technical expertise with a collaborative and creative approach to problem‑solving. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact on the character and quality of our places, we would love to hear from you.

The post is permanent and full‑time, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role and will involve twice‑weekly attendance at the office and on site, combined 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. An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over Sponsorship for any role.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are a supportive employer, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee‑led culture. 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 equality of opportunity is upheld. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work‑life balance.