Heritage Officer – Shape the Future of Charnwood’s Historic Environment
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £31,537 to £42,839 per year. This is a career graded post and progression through
the
grades is dependent on criteria as outlined in the Job Profile.
About us
Picture this: an ambitious and dynamic organisation, focused on supporting local
communities, looking after the environment and creating a thriving economy.
Welcome to Charnwood Borough Council! We’re not just any council – we take pride in
our work and our borough, deliver outstanding customer service and work together
with pace and positivity.
At Charnwood, we’re proud to be an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation committed
to supporting communities, protecting our environment, and driving sustainable growth.
Our borough blends vibrant towns with rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Heritage Officer to help us protect and enhance
our historic environment while supporting high-quality development across Charnwood.
Why Charnwood?
Charnwood is in the heart of the East Midlands, home to 184,000 residents and a
rich mix of market towns and picturesque conservation villages. Centrally located
between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, our main town, Loughborough, offers
excellent connectivity and a vibrant community.
The Role
As part of our Natural and Built Environment team, you’ll provide expert advice on a
wide range of planning applications—from household extensions to major developments.
You’ll also help shape planning policy on heritage and design matters, working closely
with internal teams, elected members, and external stakeholders.
This career-graded role offers a clear path for progression. Whether you’re developing
your skills or ready to take on complex heritage and design challenges, we’ll support
your growth every step of the way.
You will need a full UK driving licence as you will be traveling throughout the Borough
and may be using your own transport.
About You
We’re seeking a motivated and organised professional with:
- • Experience in development management and heritage/design advice
- • Strong communication and negotiation skills
- • A proactive, solution-focused mindset
- • The ability to interpret plans and policies confidently
- • A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Progression through the grades is linked to experience and professional membership
(RTPI or IHBC), with opportunities to advance as you grow.
What We Offer
- • Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending upon length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
- • Agile working opportunities
- • Professional development support
- • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- • Most services are closed over Christmas
- • A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
- • Access to free parking
Be You
At Charnwood, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognise
and celebrate people’s individual strengths and talents.
Our commitment to diversity makes our services better, more inclusive, and more effective.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold Award holder under the
Armed Forces Covenant. Our staff are actively involved in shaping our workplace through
forums and working groups focused on wellbeing and equality.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Make a lasting impact in a role that blends heritage, design, and planning.
Join us in shaping the future of Charnwood - If you share our values and have the skills we
need, apply without delay!
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/planningcareers
Additional Information
Charnwood is in the centre of the country with rail, road and air links to the rest of the
nation and the world beyond. Our investment brand in Charnwood describes the borough
as being at the centre of innovation. Our economy is increasingly diversifying, leveraging the
incredible research that flows from the world class Loughborough University and our science
and technology related industries. Charnwood also has a wide ranging-portfolio of physical,
cultural and social assets, with many of the levers of sustainable and inclusive growth
at our disposal.
There are a range of exciting developments and regeneration opportunities which will help
create high-quality jobs and ensure continued economic prosperity.
Closing Date: 03 November 2025
