Principal Conservation Officer (900)
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Working at a senior level within the Planning Development Team, you will play a key role in delivering an effective conservation service covering all aspects of the preservation and enhancement of the historic environment.
You will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for the historic environment, capable of working under challenging timescales. You'll be the lead officer for the Council in the provision of expert conservation advice in connection with planning matters affecting heritage assets including Listed Buildings, non-designated heritage assets and Conservation Areas.
You will be responsible for contributing to complex planning and Listed Building applications, appeals, any related enforcement investigations, as well as providing consultation responses to the Development Management Team and providing input to developing policy in respect of the historic built environment.
Supporting the Assistant Planning Manager, you will be responsible for managing individual performance and supervising team members in terms of their direction and performance. You'll also be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with and gain the confidence of, local communities, elected Members, staff and stakeholders. You will have experience in all aspects of built environment conservation work, including Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Conservation Area Appraisal Reviews and Buildings at Risk.
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.