Urban Design and Conservation Officer – Hillingdon Council
Hillingdon is London's second largest borough and we are proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they are at the heart of everything we do. We want to attract talented individuals who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us in delivering exceptional services for Hillingdon.
About the role
Urban designers and conservation officers working within the council are at the forefront of ensuring our communities are well‑designed, healthy and inclusive places where people will want to live, work and relax.
The Urban Design and Conservation Officer role is an entry‑level position. You will support senior officers in the team by providing input into a range of urban design and conservation matters.
Responsibilities
* Assist Development Management with planning casework under supervision, producing well‑written urban design and conservation comments on planning applications.
* Identify issues within deadlines to help meet corporate targets and objectives.
* Participate in matters relating to policy compliance and enforcement.
* Assist with the preparation and review of Conservation Area Appraisals and compile an evidence base for Areas of Special Local Character.
* Assess suggested Locally Listed buildings.
* Collaborate with the Principal Urban Designer on site capacity and feasibility studies, and support project management, liaising and engaging with the local community.
* Produce studies requiring basic drawing, GIS, 3D modelling and graphic design skills.
Qualifications
* Relevant post‑graduate qualification.
* Eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body, or working toward full membership.
* Ideally 3–5 years of post‑qualification work experience in private practice or the public sector.
* Experience providing urban design and conservation advice for pre‑applications and planning applications under supervision.
* Ability to contribute to urban design strategies, capacity and feasibility studies using 3D modelling, GIS and desktop publishing software.
* Ability to assist in the preparation, research and review of Conservation Area Appraisals and Areas of Special Local Character evidence base.
* Ability to administer and manage Hillingdon’s Design Review Panels.
* Experience with buildings at risk projects and enforcement cases.
* Degree in building conservation, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, architectural history, planning or a relevant professional qualification.
Benefits
* Flexible Working Hours.
* 36‑hour working week for all full‑time staff.
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service.
* Hillingdon Sports & Leisure: discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and voluntary pension contributions.
* Cycle to Work – eco‑friendly commuting with bicycle parking, lockers and showers at the Civic Centre.
* Local Government Pension Scheme and membership of the Credit Union.
* Vivup Benefits – access to a variety of offers and discounts.
* Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – confidential advice and counselling.
* Travel Support – season ticket loans and free car parking.
EEO Statement
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. All employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Recruitment Information
* Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme.
* Pre‑employment screening includes:
o Basic DBS Check.
o Qualifications Check.
o Three years of referencing.
* Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council.
* Applicants who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting.
* It may be necessary to close this role early due to high volume of applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Other Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst and Information Technology
* Industry: Government Administration
Contact
For more information, please contact the Hillingdon Council recruitment team.
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