Conservation Heritage Officer
Are you passionate about conserving heritage and bringing expert advice to planning and development? Join us as a Conservation Heritage Officer and play a key role in safeguarding the character, history and identity of Bracknell Forest.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a stable and well‑managed council where employees can thrive. We value work‑life balance and offer flexible working, including remote options and a hybrid schedule of one day per week in the Time Square office.
This role will be offered on a permanent, part‑time basis – hours to be negotiated.
About You
* Degree or equivalent qualification in heritage conservation or relevant experience.
* Significant experience providing conservation and historic heritage advice in the UK planning sector.
* Strong understanding of planning and conservation legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply it in practice.
About the Team
The role sits within the Strategic Sites and Design Team in the Planning section of the council’s Place directorate, working with six teams covering development management, planning enforcement, technical support, policy and priority delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide conservation advice to Development Management on pre‑application enquiries and planning applications.
* Offer expert guidance on heritage and conservation matters to Development Management Officers to support application consideration and enforcement matters.
* Assist the council in exercising statutory duties concerning heritage assets.
* Advise on all matters relating to conservation, listed buildings and heritage assets.
* Lead or assist in preparing conservation‑related planning policy and guidance.
Benefits
* 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the option to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support wellbeing and work‑life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme with life‑insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating certain benefits.
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
* Inclusive and social working environment with staff networks and a sports and social club.
* Benefits pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
Commitments
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available. Bracknell Forest Council promotes safeguarding and welfare for children, young people and vulnerable adults. We value equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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