North West – Conservation Officer
6-Month Contract | 24 Hours per Week | £40+ per hour
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conservation Officer to join a Local Authority in the North West on an initial 6-month contract.
This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can hit the ground running and support a busy planning and heritage team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage a caseload of heritage and conservation applications, including listed building consent and planning proposals
- Provide expert advice on conservation matters to planning officers, developers, and stakeholders
- Support the protection and enhancement of heritage assets across the borough
- Contribute to conservation area appraisals and policy development
- Assist with enforcement and appeals relating to heritage issues
Conservation Officers typically play a key role in advising on historic buildings and ensuring developments respect the local historic environment
Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority conservation/planning team
- Strong knowledge of heritage legislation and planning policy
- Ability to manage workload independently in a part-time capacity
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with stakeholders
Please reach me on 0161 470 5506 or email me your CV on [email protected]
