Design and Conservation Officer

**About The Role**:
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Design & Conservation Officer, with a focus on heritage, to join our Design & Conservation Team, who are essential in enabling meaningful change and ensuring optimal delivery of sustainable development that incorporates high design standards and protects, preserves and enhances our historic environment. The role is based in our fast paced, enthusiastic, varied and inherently interesting Development Management Service within the Design & Conservation Team.

Islington is a busy inner London borough and is one of the most densely populated local authorities in England. It contains some of the country’s most deprived neighbourhoods in close proximity to areas of very considerable wealth. This brings challenges, however the Council has a clear vision to make Islington fairer and create a place where everyone, whatever their background, has the same opportunity to reach their potential and enjoy a good quality of life.
Ambitious and progressive planning policies have been adopted and are being further developed that build on long established aims to maximise affordable housing delivery, secure sustainable and net zero carbon development and deliver the highest quality built environment, whilst respecting, celebrating and protecting the borough’s unique character and heritage.
- A Bachelors Degree in a compatible/relevant fields

You will also have the skills and knowledge to:

- Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the Council and from other organisations;
- Look for and find creative solutions, pay attention to detail and take responsibility for delivering high quality work;
- Work well under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines; and
- Work productively with stakeholders including residents, councillors, contractors and other partners.

If this is you then we want to hear from you.
The attached job specification provides useful details and information relating to the role within the Design and Conservation Team.

**Working for the team, service and our organisation**:
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. **Together we can change the future.**

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

**Our offer to you**
- We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more

**Please note**:Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

**Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement**
- We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

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