Summary
Historic England is the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them. An important part of our role is to engage with plans, strategies and development proposals affecting historic places.
In 2026 we will see the launch of a new system for Local Plans, and the re-introduction of a strategic tier of spatial planning across England. Historic England wants to be at the forefront of ensuring that the next era of growth and change both protects and capitalises in our nation's heritage, securing high quality character-led development.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our regional Development Advice teams as a Historic Environment Planning Adviser. This role is in our South West Regional Team. This is a full time, permanent position based in Bristol with hybrid working.
The Development Advice Teams assist local communities, including through local authority partners, in appreciating the significance of their local historic environment and its potential to deliver benefits for the community by promoting the effective use of the planning system at strategic and local levels.
As part of this team, the Historic Environment Planning Adviser takes delegated responsibility for providing Historic England’s advice to local authorities and other partners in the preparation and rev...