Senior Conservation & Design Officer

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

We are looking for an experienced, well organised and enthusiastic colleague with excellent communication skills to provide, with limited supervision, specialist advice on heritage and conservation matters including planning applications, listed building development consents, conservation area appraisals and management schemes, Heritage at risk and local plan policies and site allocation options. Provision of detailed advice on the conservation aspects of major regeneration schemes across the district will also be a key aspect of the role

In conjunction with the Team Leader the Senior Conservation & Design Officer will play an important role in the day to day support, mentoring and and development of two other Conservation Officers within the team.

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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