Conservation Officer
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Wyre Council as our Conservation Officer to play a leading role in ensuring that development proposals respond to the diverse and rich historic built environment of Wyre.
The successful candidate will provide the Council and its customers with specialist advice and guidance on the historic built environment.
You will be part of a well-established planning policy team of outstanding and very friendly officers, working within the Planning department. The service is involved in many corporate priorities and you would support a variety of corporate heritage led projects.
You would join the Council as we complete a review of our seven conservation areas, with new appraisals and management plans due to be adopted in early 2026. The review will act as a catalyst to update our wider heritage evidence. You will also take a proactive role in identifying and protecting our historic environment, including buildings at risk, enforcement and via acquiring land or property of heritage value via Compulsory Purchase Order.
You must be a good communicator, able to act as the expert witness at informal hearings, public inquiries and court relating to conservation. It is essential you have effective negotiation skills and ability to undertake site visits. This position would suit somebody who has experience in historic built environment. Above all, we are seeking someone with a passion for their subject, who thrives on working as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes for our historic built environment.
Wyre Council offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
- 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 subject to length of service)
- Employer pension contributions
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to occupational health and wellbeing services
- Extensive training and development opportunities
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Fiona Riley, Planning Policy Manager on 01253 887235
Salary range
- £39,862 - £42,839 per year