Sheffield City Council is committed to protecting the city’s Heritage Assets, and in doing so we recognise their essential role in shaping Sheffield’s unique character and supporting the creation of vibrant, distinctive places to live and work. Conservation and heritage remain central to the Council’s vision for the city’s future. By safeguarding historic buildings, landscapes, and cultural landmarks, the Council aims not only to preserve Sheffield’s story but also to enhance the quality, identity, and attractiveness of neighbourhoods across the city.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Principal Conservation Officer to join our Development Management section. You will be one of two Conservation experts within the Design, Conservation and Trees Team, leading projects and providing specialist advice on all aspects of development affecting the historic environment.
To be considered for this role you should have several years’ experience, at a senior level, of managing projects and providing advice on complex applications and appeals relating to listed buildings, conservations areas, registered parks and gardens and their settings. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills are required, alongside an excellent working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
In Sheffield, people are at the heart of what we do. You will be part of a network of supportive colleagues in Development Management and the wider Planning Service, working within the framework of, and promoting the Council’s corporate vision and values.
The Planning Service is located in the city centre, close to the award-winning Peace Gardens, Winter Garden and ‘Heart of the City’ regeneration project.
Other benefits include:
1. Annual Leave (25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service)
2. Automatic incremental salary progression within your grade each year
3. Local Government pension scheme.
4. Flexible working with at least 40% of your time based in the office with your team.
5. Flexi scheme with the ability to have an additional day off per month.
Please contact Harshada Deshpande, Technical Manager in the Design, Conservation and Trees Team, on 07557489337 for an informal chat about the role.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under‑represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.