Conservation Officer
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: Grade 7 (£37,035.00 to £40,476.00)
Job Type: Full Time
Sheffield is a vibrant, green and ambitious city (‘The Outdoor City’) recognised for its advanced manufacturing, specialist steels and forged products, Victorian suburbs, trees, parks and extensive areas of Green Belt. Our heritage plays a key role in helping to define the image and identity of the city and the Council is committed to its protection whilst creating great places to live and work.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Conservation Officer to join the Design, Conservation and Trees team within the Development Management section of our Planning Service. You will work alongside and provide specialist advice to colleagues in Development Management on all aspects of development affecting the historic environment to ensure that a high quality of place results from development proposals and applications in the city. The role will involve liaising with other Services, elected Members, members of the public and applicants at both application and pre-application stage. You should have experience of working in a Local Authority and of providing advice on planning applications and appeals relating to Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Parks and Gardens and their settings.
The Planning Service is located in the city centre, close to the award-winning Peace Gardens, Winter Garden and ‘Heart of the City’ regeneration project.
Other benefits include:
* Annual Leave (25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service)
* Automatic incremental salary progression within your grade each year
* Local Government pension scheme.
* Flexible working with at least 40% of your time based in the office with your team.
* Flexi scheme with the ability to have an additional day off per month.
Please contact Harshada Deshpande, Technical Manager of the Design, Conservation and Trees Team, on 0114 273 6077 for an informal chat about the role.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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