A unique opportunity has arisen for an Architect or Architectural Technologist from a Conservation or Heritage background to join a national organisation focusing on Historic buildings and their adaptations in line with Climate change and other environmental factors. This excellent opportunity for a Head of Historic Building Climate Change Adaptation is based in York with the option of hybrid working, will offer the successful candidate the chance to influence and greatly enhance not only the projects you work on, but wider policy relating to these schemes. This will involve the development of technical information alongside various senior colleagues and department leaders. You will contribute to consultations, focus groups and the compilation of evidence in various settings. Your professional knowledge earned as an Architectural professional will be essential to providing relevant and appropriate hands-on experience where there is a current knowledge-gap. As a team leader you will likely travel nationwide to various projects and sites, and to regional offices and meeting groups. On a local level you will work with a close-knit team of fellow Architectural and construction professionals. This will involve the coordination & management of colleagues and their respective workloads. There will be a number of management-level responsibilities which you will already be familiar with as a senior Architectural professional. What are we looking for: Degree Qualified and Chartered with a relevant body (ARB / RIBA / CIAT). Experience and passion for working on adaptations of historic buildings. Excellent knowledge and experience of UK policy and legislation relating to achieving net zero and the decarbonisation of buildings. Ability to engage with senior figureheads including shareholders, stakeholders and others. Experience in a management role, with proven leadership skills demonstrated. Someone skilled in the coordination and management of external consultants.Knowledge & Skills required; A firm grasp of current UK legislation, policy, guidance and best practice driving the decarbonisation of buildings, and willingness to keep abreast of changes Thorough understanding of the mechanisms of deterioration of building materials, options for adaptation and the implications of intervention Detailed knowledge of a wide range of building materials, historic building construction, and current conservation and maintenance practice Good understanding of factors affecting building performance, including the interactions between the building fabric, services, occupant behaviour, and internal and external environment Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write concise reports and guidance and deliver presentations suitable for a range of audiences Excellent team working and collaboration skills, with an ability to deliver shared objectives working with others Strong leadership skills with an excellent ability to prioritise a demanding workload on a personal level and at a team levelYou will be offered a salary as per the details listed up to £70,000 per annumn, alongside a generous and rewarding benefits package including the following: 28 days holiday bank holidays (increasing further with years service). Enhanced maternity/paternity pay. Flexible / hybrid working arrangements. Employee assistance programme, occupational health service, etc. Professional fees & subscriptions paid. Industry-leading pension scheme - Employer contributes circa 28%Please hit apply or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information