Conservation Officer

Shandah Limited is look for a Planning Conservation Officer to provide temporary cover working for a local authority.

Work Location - Birkenhead

The placement will start on 22/04/2024 and finish on 21/07/2024 initially. The minimum rate will be £26.00 per hour - PAYE.

The Post Holder will:

- Responsible for ensuring appropriate support and advice is provided to building owners, applicants, developers, members of the public and all interested parties regarding design, repair and restoration on the care and protection of heritage assets and undesignated heritage assets.
- Prepare evidence and written statements in respect of any Planning Appeals and Listed Building Appeals and to represent the Council as planning witness at Hearings and Inquiries as may be required.
- Liaise with other Council services and other bodies, including statutory and nonstatutory consultees and other external agencies, on relevant issues.
- Contribute to the preparation and production of studies, policies and guidelines relating to conservation and historic buildings/environment throughout the Borough.

You will require:

- Educated to Degree Level in Planning and/or Conservation or a closely related qualification.
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) related to one or more aspects of heritage and/or development management.
- Knowledge of the relevant law, Government guidance, policies and practice relating to conservation and Listed Buildings.
- Knowledge of funding regimes to support heritage projects.
- Full Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and/or Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) or eligible for Full Membership.
- Experience in the field of conservation and/or design and the ability to demonstrate a knowledge and interest in conservation and the built environment.
- 3 years references.

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: From £26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.00 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Field of Conservation and /or Design: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Town Planning/Conservation Degree (preferred)
- 2 Years References (required)
- Membership of IHBC or RTPI (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 22/04/2024