Role: Conservation Officer REF 1590190 Contract Length: Up to 6 Months Location: Bromsgrove or Redditch IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £20 – £30 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Conservation Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER Under the supervision of the Principal Conservation Officer to assist in securing the delivery of the statutory functions in respect of the conservation of the historic built environment for both Councils. Specifically the post holder will be required to provide advice on key conservation matters and listed buildings to members of both councils, officers and the general public. The postholder will be expected to contribute to proposals for conservation work including management and enhancement schemes, and provide an input into the corresponding policy activities of the section. In addition, the postholder will be expected to give conservation advice on planning applications including conservation areas, listed buildings and locally listed buildings. The post also carries a requirement to assist in the appraisal of all existing conservation areas leading to the publication of a specific management plans, as well as assisting in the designation of any new conservation areas. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER Relevant post graduate experience in conservation or heritage related field Degree in Town and Country Planning, Architecture, Building Surveying or Heritage related subject Knowledge of and ability to communicate the key aspects of preserving and enhancing historic buildings and conservation areas, to members of the public, developers, agents and Councillors Ability to write clear and concise reports Ability to present the Council’s case at appeals and Examinations Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work in a team and contribute positively to its development Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and use initiative Able to travel to all parts of both council areas Willing to undertake occasional evening and weekend work If you are a Conservation Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us