Conservation Officer

An exciting role is available for a Conservation and Design Officer working in Wakefield City Centre. This is a flexible hybrid role, however full-time (37 hours per week) office work can be accommodated if you would prefer.

Main duties:

- Responsible for keeping colleagues and management informed allowing work to be co-ordinated and integrated across the department
- Advise Members of the constituent Committees on all relevant issues, preparing reports for and attending when necessary Delegation/Committees
- To represent the group/department and/or lead internal, corporate or external projects, as necessary and commensurate with ability and experience
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships between management, employees and trade unions
- To contribute to the development of staff through mentoring and devising and preparing advisory notes, and advising and guiding elected members
- To prepare urgent works and repairs notices including legal enforcement and preparation of tender documentation.
- Preparation of Risk Assessments in relation to historic buildings at risk
- Maintain data as required ensuring it is accurate and up to date

Specific tasks:

- To provide advice on historic building and area conservation, and design issues
- To appraise submitted plans and architectural drawings proposed by applicants
- To provide advice to property owners and departments on the specialised repair and maintenance of historic buildings
- To be responsible for onsite checking of works by developers to ensure that such complies with relevant planning and/or listed building consents and conditions
- To assist the enforcement of legislation relating to historic buildings, including appearance at court cases, public inquiries, hearings and other forms as necessary
- To assist the Senior Conservation & Design Officer in the development of conservation and heritage strategies
- To advise upon policy, design and repairs for historic buildings and conservation areas, and contribute to adjustments and additions in the relevant development plans and policies
- To secure, advise and assist with grant funding bids and development and delivery of heritage-led regeneration schemes

Personal spec:

- Relevant qualification in an environment discipline, building conservation, or other relevant qualification
- Knowledge surrounding building conservation policy, practices, and legislation
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good negotiation skills and ability to resolve conflict
- Proficient in IT particularly Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

**Benefits**:

- Holiday pay which is accrued with the hours you work
- Access to health care and pension scheme
- Career advice
- Weekly pay role
- And much more