The Role
Herefordshire Council is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Building Conservation Officer to join our Built Heritage Team. If you have a passion for listed buildings and conservation areas this is the role for you, as there are nearly 6000 listed buildings and 64 conservation areas within Herefordshire, with Hereford City being one of 5 Areas of Archaeological Importance in the Country. Read the full advert to understand how you could play a key role in shaping a sustainable and greener future for the Herefordshire community.
What will you be doing?
Work within a Team of Building Conservation Officers to provide specialist advice in Historic Buildings and the wider historic environment to both internal and external customers in respect of planning applications, pre‑application advice, assessment of curtilage listed properties and relevant enforcement enquiries.
Carry out site visits to provide comments on listed building consent applications and planning applications. Follow up with clear and concise reports and decisions in line with national guidance, planning policy and legislation.
Support the enforcement team in investigating unauthorised works to listed buildings. Work closely with colleagues in Development Management, Strategic Planning and Enforcement teams to address council work on projects and Buildings at Risk.
About You
* An understanding of the role of a building conservation officer in a local planning authority and ideally demonstrable experience and/or knowledge of historic buildings, their architecture, history and repair.
* Strong knowledge of planning policy, regulatory issues and current legislation in regard to works to listed buildings and Conservation Areas.
* The ability to work under your own initiative as well as within a team, often to tight deadlines and on multiple work streams.
We Offer
* Salary range of £28,142 to £32,061 dependent on experience.
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress.
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Additional 10 days per annum can be purchased during the request period.
* Flexible working: potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
* Pick your perks – a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
Herefordshire is big‑hearted, welcoming and friendly, with strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside in the South West Midlands bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills and is surrounded by the Brecon Beacons.
Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working and are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, a cross‑border collaboration with Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire to secure funding for the region.
People: Enable residents to realise their potential, be healthy and be part of great communities who support each other. All children should have the best start in life.
Place: Protect and enhance our environment and ensure Herefordshire is a great place to live. Support the right housing in the right place, access to green spaces and recover the health of our rivers.
Growth: Create conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attract inward investment, build business confidence, create jobs, and enable housing development and infrastructure.
Transformation: Be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: HRapply@HSC.gov.uk.
Creating an inclusive workplace
We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups that offer support and community. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
* Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
* Those who indicate they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
* Those who indicate they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How To Apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up‑to‑date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Debra Lewis at Dar@HSC.gov.uk or 01432 260775.
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox – check your spam/junk folder too.
Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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