What's involved with this role: Job Title: Conservation Officer Ref: Bromsgrove RQ1590190 Role length: Anticipated 6 months Additional requirements: Must be able to travel to all parts of both council areas, so Driving Licence is required, and willing to undertake occasional evening and weekend work The role: We are seeking a dedicated Conservation Officer to support the delivery of statutory heritage and conservation functions across the council. This role involves providing expert advice on listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage matters to officers, councillors, and the public. You 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. Key Responsibilities: Advise on planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas 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 Support the development of conservation policies and guidance Assist in the preparation of Conservation Area Appraisals, Management Plans and boundary reviews Help maintain a register of locally listed buildings and contribute to the Buildings at Risk survey Support grant applications and enforcement of unauthorised works to heritage assets Promote awareness of the historic environment and represent the Councils at public meetings What the client is looking for: Degree in Town and Country Planning, Architecture, Building Surveying or Heritage related subject Relevant post graduate experience in conservation or heritage related field 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 How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.