Principal Conservation Officer

Salary: £40,221 - £44,428

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. 

The Environment & Design workstream comprises a multidisciplinary team of specialist disciplines, who support the council’s role in place-shaping by working across the whole planning function.  The specialisms include archaeology, ecology, landscape, historic environment, and urban design. 

Role summary…

Principal Conservation Officer 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, supporting the preparation of the council’s Local Plan

Give advice on the impact of development proposals where this effect the historic environment,

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the preparation, implementation, and review of the statutory development plan by inputting to the formulation of local plan conservation policies and assessing the impact of site allocations on the historic environment.
• Provide advice on regeneration projects and initiatives related to the historic environment.
• Proactively secure the repair of historic buildings through negotiation and the use of legislative controls as required.
• 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.
• Managing and assisting in the development of conservation grant schemes and bids and dealing with applications from submission to final payment.
• Contribute to the delivery of a proactive and customer-focused service which meets statutory requirements and enables delivery of sustainable, high-quality homes and jobs whilst respecting our built and natural environment.
• Support the preparation, implementation, and review of the statutory development plan by inputting to the formulation of local plan conservation policies and assessing the impact of site allocations on the historic environment.
•  Provides conservation advice and support to other groups, organisations and individuals in line with the Council’s commercial agenda.
• Prepare and present evidence at public examinations and local inquiries in so far as it relates to the historic environment.
• Provide advice to the general public on building conservation matters. Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, e.g. Historic England, Civic Societies and Parish Councils.
• Liaise with Historic England and the Department of Culture Media and Sport and put forward buildings for listing were justified by their architectural or historic interest and/or a perceived threat of demolition or inappropriate alteration.
• Build effective relationships and partnerships with external organisations including but not limited to Historic England, York Archaeological Trust, and local conservation groups.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification in planning, architecture, or related discipline
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
• Post Qualification experience in building conservation and planning
• Experience of negotiating with a range of bodies and individuals
• Experience of effective communication using a variety of methods tailored to a broad range of stakeholders and customers including experience of presenting evidence at examinations/inquiries and or reports to Members.
• Working across organisational boundaries, developing effective relationships in order to deliver Service projects and priorities.
• Good knowledge and practical understanding of building conservation, including legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Knowledge of architectural history, building design and traditional building construction.

Contact and Apply…

For more information/informal discussion please contact Helen.Golightly@northyorks.gov.uk (Environment  Design Manager), Anne.Sims@northyorks.gov.uk (Principal Conservation Officer).

Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on Wednesday 21^st August 2024.

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Key Dates

Closing Date: 21^st August 2024

Shortlisting: 22^nd/23^rd August 2024

Interviews: WC 09^th September 2024