Conservation Officer, Inverness

Job Description

Post Title: Conservation Officer
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £42,879 - £46,410 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Andrew Puls E-mail: andrew.puls@highland.gov.uk or Nicole Wallace Tel: 01463 702568 or Dafydd Jones Tel: 01349 868424

Job Purpose: You will be the primary point of contact within the Council for all matters relating to built heritage.

You will lead the provision of building conservation advice to the planning service, developers and agents on a range of proposals that impact Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas to secure the best outcomes for built heritage in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidance.

You will lead on policy development on matters relating to building conservation, be responsible for developing and delivering conservation area reviews, appraisals and management plans and prepare responses to local and national consultations as required. You will liaise with both local and national partners and stakeholders and respond to relevant enquiries from Council services, elected Members, developers and the public.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years practical experience working in a similar role.

A degree and/or post-graduate degree in Building Conservation, Architecture or a related discipline.

Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal and professional development.

Membership of a relevant professional body, i.e. the Institute for Historic Building Conservation.

A full UK driving licence or access to transport.