Conservation Officer

Derbyshire is a beautiful and diverse county which contains the East Midland’s only World Heritage Site.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire County Council’s Conservation, Heritage and Design Service.

The Service consists of officers with expertise in built heritage conservation, landscape architecture, archaeology, ecology and urban design, and hosts the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Coordination Team as well as the Derbyshire Historic Environment Record.

We are looking for a built heritage Conservation Officer with 2 to 3 years + post qualification experience to join this multidisciplinary service to provide conservation advice to the Council and its partners, including the Council’s Planning Service. You will be instrumental in shaping the Council’s approach the historic built environment.

You will need a good understanding of historic building conservation philosophy and practice, including how heritage is stewarded through the planning and listed building consent systems.

What we offer you:

• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Support framework
• Electric/Plug in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further before applying, please contact Adam Lathbury at [email protected]

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 28th July 2025

We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply!

This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.