Principal Planner - Conservation

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Please apply via the link provided.

Please note we do not accept CVs, an online application must be submitted.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join Burnley Council as our Principal Planner (Conservation).

The borough has a rich and varied heritage, most notably its industrial heritage related to the textile industry, including Burnley’s renowned Weavers’ Triangle intersected by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The town has a collection of fine civic buildings and five Registered Parks and Gardens. The borough is also home to the market town of Padiham and a number of historic villages and farm steadings. In recent years Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth and become a university town with heritage led regeneration and sound planning at the heart of the Council’s vision to make Burnley the first choice for business investment and as a place to live.

You will work as a principal planner within the well-established planning policy team, working closely with the Planning Policy Manager and Head of Service to promote and deliver our ambitious agenda.

You will provide specialist advice on heritage and design matters through policy formulation, the preparation of guidance, advising development management colleagues on key applications; and supporting a variety of corporate heritage led projects. You will also be proactive in identifying and protecting our historic environment, including tackling buildings at risk.

It is essential you have an RTPI recognised degree in Town Planning, or a degree in a related subject together with a period of relevant work practice, or study and examination giving eligibility for membership of the RTPI. Membership of the IHBC would be an advantage.

You must have experience of working at a senior level in planning policy formation and a detailed knowledge of building conservation law, policy and techniques.

You must be a good communicator, able to give evidence at examination, appeal and in court. It is essential you have excellent negotiation skills including the ability to resolve conflict.

You will be able to manage your workload to agreed deadlines and also work in partnerships and lead and manage specific projects.

You will require a full driving licence and the ability to undertake site visits, including to dilapidated buildings and high-level structures.

Burnley is a great place to work, and this post has access to flexible and hybrid working.

This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Elizabeth Murphy, Planning Policy Manager, on 01282 477286.