What's involved with this role:
Interim Senior Conservation Officer
Job Ref: Kirklees 0009 BB24 / 1
Pay Rate: up to £40 per hour PAYE max
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, 08:15 - 17:15
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 6 months
City: HUDDERSFIELD
Hybrid - Office days Thursday and Friday - Must be located within a commutable distance
Must have Driving Licence and own vehicle as will be expected to do site visits
Your role will involve handling listed building consent applications, providing advice on pre-applications, discharge of conditions, general enquiries and heritage at risk/enforcement input. Also potential for input into local plan updates.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing heritage advice in relation to pre-application discussions and planning applications.
Provide input to the Council’s Local Plan and policies in relation to heritage conservation issues within agreed targets, timescales and priorities.
Carry out surveys and assessments for Listed Building Consent applications and the making of conservation areas.
Respond to enquiries from applicants, agents and developers; advising on planning and related permissions and the procedures to be followed.
Discuss, consult and negotiate on proposals; prepare reports and formulate recommendations on planning applications.
Prepare the Council’s written statements for planning and enforcement appeals or to initiate enforcement action against breaches of planning control in relation to heritage.
Attend public inquiries, informal hearings and/or court proceedings to give evidence on behalf of the Council.
Key requirements:
A relevant qualification in Heritage Conservation or related subject and/or experience in the field.
Knowledge of planning law, policy and procedures relating to heritage
Experience of working within an LPA planning department/conservation team at senior level for an LA (5 years + experience)
Experience of dealing with heritage in relation to Development Management
Written communication skills to be able to produce clear reports and documentation
Numeracy skills to be able to perform accurate financial and arithmetical calculations
Ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Job Ref: Kirklees 0009 BB24 / 1
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