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Conservation Officer Permanent, 37 hours per week £26,824 – 39,152 per annumUnderstand and Preserve the Past. Influence the Future.Are you passionate about the historic built environment and ready to make a lasting impact?Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Councils are seeking a skilled and motivated Conservation Officer to help shape the future of our towns and villages while safeguarding their unique heritage.From timber-framed cottages and medieval churches to Georgian streetscapes and Victorian civic buildings, our districts offer an extraordinary range of heritage assets.This role places you at the heart of planning and conservation, supporting development management, strategic heritage initiatives, and public engagement.Why this role stands out:<ul><li>Diverse Heritage Portfolio: Work across three local authorities, including Worcester City, with a rich mix of listed buildings, conservation areas, and historic landscapes.</li><li>Professional Growth: Benefit from a career-graded post with clear progression routes and support towards IHBC accreditation.</li><li>Collaborative Team: Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary heritage team committed to mentoring and high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Strategic Influence: Contribute to conservation area appraisals, enforcement action, and heritage-led regeneration projects.</li><li>Meaningful Work: Help ensure that development respects and enhances the character of our historic places.</li></ul>In this role you will:<ul><li>Advise on planning applications, listed building consents, and enforcement cases affecting designated heritage assets.</li><li>Undertake site visits and provide expert input on repairs, alterations, and heritage statements.</li><li>Support the preparation of conservation policy documents and contribute to appeals and public inquiries.</li><li>Promote good design and conservation practice across the district.</li></ul>About you: You’ll bring:<ul><li>A degree Historic Building Conservation, Planning, or a related field.</li><li>At least one year’s experience in planning or conservation.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.</li></ul>What we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:<ul><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Committed training programme and development opportunities</li><li>Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount</li><li>Discounted Gym and swim membership</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.</li></ul>We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working.Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Rebecca L Hart on +44 (0)1386 565384Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025Interview dates:Tuesday 2 &amp; Wednesday 3December 2025Please note that depending on intake of applications, we may extend the advert or close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Date:&nbsp; 21 Oct 2025







Job Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Title: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Planning Obligations Monitoring Officer Job Location: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shire Hall, Block 5, 1st Floor&nbsp; Salary: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;£41,771 - £47,181 per annum&nbsp; Hours per Week: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;37.00&nbsp; Contract Type: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Permanent&nbsp; Closing Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;21/11/2025&nbsp; Job Requisition Number: &nbsp; &nbsp;12709&nbsp;
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Planning Obligations and S106 Monitoring Officer
About the Role &amp; Team&nbsp;
Are you passionate about making lasting changes? Are you skilled in a range of complex planning issues, including planning legislation? Join us to make our county the best place to live, work and play and we want you to help us achieve this.
Gloucestershire is home to the vibrant urban centres of Cheltenham and Gloucester, the beautiful rural settings of the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean and is located within easy access of Bristol, Birmingham, and Cardiff.&nbsp; We want to deliver sustainable economic growth by ensuring our communities have the best opportunities to achieve their potential.
We are seeking a skilled, and highly motivated Planning Obligations and Monitoring Officer who will help make a difference by supporting the building of future communities across Gloucestershire.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will be part of small but multi-disciplined team which provides a friendly supportive work environment that encourages personal growth and supports career progression.
About You
This role provides a great opportunity for a dynamic individual with a ‘can do’ attitude to be part of a small by growing service area.&nbsp; We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic with good presentation and report writing skills.&nbsp; To be successful you have knowledge and experience of the planning obligations system (S38, S278, S106 and/or the Community Infrastructure Levy) and will need excellent organisational skills to allow you to prioritise workloads.
You will gain invaluable experience supporting Gloucestershire’s Local Planning Authorities by becoming a specialist in understanding the future infrastructure requirements necessary to support future residential and employment growth&nbsp;by ensuring that the impact of new development on County Council managed services is fully considered by the relevant Local Planning Authority.&nbsp; You would also be responsible for securing planning obligation income for all services in line with the guidance outlined within Gloucestershire County Council’s adopted Local Development Guide.&nbsp;
About Us
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
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<li>Flexible and agile working opportunities</li>
<li>24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)</li>
<li>Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family</li>
<li>Career development and qualification opportunities</li>
<li>Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for</li>
<li>employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.</li>
<li>An in-house Occupational Health service</li>
<li>Employee discount scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work scheme</li>
<li>Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&amp;Cs apply)</li>
<li>Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network</li>
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How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
If you would like to informal discuss about this role please contact Ben Watts, Planning, Economy &amp; Growth&nbsp;Manager on01452 426771
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We’re an inclusive employer, building a diverse workforce through equality of access and treatment in employment and service delivery. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion throughout your time with us.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
<a href="https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/flhlswi0/new-job-profile-planning-obligations-reasearch-officer.doc" target="_blank">Role profile-Planning Obligations Monitoring Officer&nbsp;</a>
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. &nbsp;Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

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