North West – Conservation Officer 6-Month Contract | 24 Hours per Week | £40 per hour An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conservation Officer to join a Local Authority in the North West on an initial 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can hit the ground running and support a busy planning and heritage team. Key Responsibilities: Assess and manage a caseload of heritage and conservation applications, including listed building consent and planning proposals Provide expert advice on conservation matters to planning officers, developers, and stakeholders Support the protection and enhancement of heritage assets across the borough Contribute to conservation area appraisals and policy development Assist with enforcement and appeals relating to heritage issues Conservation Officers typically play a key role in advising on historic buildings and ensuring developments respect the local historic environment Requirements: Previous experience working within a Local Authority conservation/planning team Strong knowledge of heritage legislation and planning policy Ability to manage workload independently in a part-time capacity Excellent communication skills when dealing with stakeholders Please reach me on 0161 470 5506 or email me your CV on will.hussey@vividresourcing.com