Planning Conservation Officer

Our Planning Policy & Environment Team is seeking a Planning Conservation Officer to assist our work in conserving and managing the wealth of heritage assets and Conservation Areas within our district.

We are looking for a passionate, organised, and enthusiastic colleague, with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Conservation and Heritage practice, Listed Building legislation, Planning policy / guidance and case law. The successful candidate will provide specialist conservation management advice, as well as contributing to a range of heritage projects across the district.

You will be part of a team of customer-focused built heritage specialists and work alongside the Senior Conservation & Design Officer. You will have responsibility for your own Listed Building Consent caseload and will be responsible for providing expert conservation advice to colleagues on built heritage matters, as well as assisting with the programme of Conservation Area Appraisals and Heritage at Risk initiatives.

This is a career graded post, so we welcome applications from individuals currently working towards qualification as well as those individuals who are qualified and have post-qualification work experience.

The main responsibilities for the post and the essential requirements we a seeking are set out in the Job Specification. We look forward to receiving your application as we search for the right individual to join our team.

We offer a supportive working environment where staff development is prioritised.

We are based in a new, city-centre office and can offer flexible working arrangements, discounted travel, and access to Council pool cars.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Steve Wright

Tel: 07825 174233

E-mail: stwright@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

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