Principal Conservation Officer

**Principal Conservation Officer**

**Salary**:£38,296 - £42,503

**Grade**:L

**Contract**:Permanent, Part-time and Full-time contracts available

**Location**:Hybrid - You can work from home and from one of our office bases in Selby, Richmond, Scarborough, Malton, Northallerton, Skipton and Harrogate, whilst you cover an allocated part of the region.

**Our team**

The Council’s Planning Services play a fundamental role in managing the natural and built environment, ensuring that the future development needs of the area can be accommodated to make it a better place in which to live and work.

This is an extremely exciting time to join us as we move forward as the new North Yorkshire Council. Our all-new Planning service is at the heart of change and development

within communities across our vast and varied geography, making it one of the largest Planning Services in the country. We will tackle diverse projects from domestic through to national infrastructure - offering opportunities for staff to develop expertise and contribute to projects that shape our area. If you are ambitious about your future in Planning this is a great time to join us as we invest in building a world class planning service, whilst being community focussed on a local level.

We operate a hybrid model of working, offering the opportunity for our staff to work from home, but also from a base within your ‘patch’ to enable you to be fully immersed within the community in which you will provide your skills and expertise. Bases of work include Selby, Richmond, Scarborough, Malton, Northallerton, Skipton and Harrogate.

We have many other opportunities in our new North Yorkshire Planning Service, for more information visit ourPlanning Opportunities Page

**Role summary**

The post holder will promote the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment, ensuring that it is an integral part of the Council’s growth and place making agenda.

You will provide specialist conservation officer advice to ensure statutory requirements and council objectives are met and have a key role in supporting the preparation of the council’s Local Plan, other strategies and guidance as well as providing advice on development proposals.

Sitting alongside other specialist officers including archaeologists, Ecologists and Landscape Architects you will help deliver a proactive and customer focussed service, building effective relationships across the Council and with external partners.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Provide specialist conservation officer advice to ensure statutory requirements and council objectives are met; supporting the preparation of the council’s Local Plan
- Provide advice on the impact of development proposals where these effect the historic environment
- Prepare and update heritage guidance and other advisory material for agents, developers, property owners, and the general public.
- Review Conservation Area Appraisals and consider whether new ones should be designated, preparing conservation area statements and leaflets.
- Compile and maintain a local list of non-designated heritage assets.
- Compile and maintain a register of listed buildings at risk and taking action to secure their preservation, often in consultation with Historic England and other Council departments. May involve preparation and serving of Statutory Notices.

**What you will bring**

Whilst the requirements of the roles will differ, collectively we are looking for people who are strong communicators, adopt a conscientious approach to their work and have the ability to work well under pressure with conflicting demands/challenges. Take a look at the specific roles we have, each with a detailed Job Profile outlining the requirements.

Experience / Qualifications:

- Degree level qualification in planning, architecture or related discipline
- Post Qualification experience in building conservation and planning, with demonstrable knowledge of architectural history, building design and traditional building construction.
- Experience of presenting evidence at examinations/public inquiries and or reports to elected members
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries, developing effective relationships in order to deliver service projects and priorities.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a wide and varied workload.

**What we can offer**

The service has embraced modern work practices, enabling colleagues to work from home, other offices and client premises. We come together as a team for development, connection and collaboration, otherwise we work where its most productive to do so. You will be provided with technology to enable efficient and effective work, ensuring that you are connected and well supported. You are provided with a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent employer defined pension scheme, enhance holidays, flexible working to help you thrive at home and well as work.

You will have the full support of the ser