Conservation and Design Officer

Conservation and Design Officer
Grade 9 (SCP 27-33) £35,745 - £38,223 per annum
The appointment is subject to a £2,000 Welcome Payment.
The payment will be made in two instalments (50% upon commencement in post and 50% after the completion of a successful 6-month probation period). A two-year retention clause is applicable to the payment. The payment is not available to employees who already work for the Council.
Become the District Council’sConservation and Design Officerand provide professional conservation and design advice to the Development Management section and other Departments of the Council on matters involving the historic environment and design.
The Derbyshire Dales has a wealth of stunning landscapes, beautiful market towns, picturesque villages, flourishing communities, innovative businesses historic buildings, over 1325 are listed buildings; conservation areas; archaeological sites and monuments plus historic parks and gardens – ours is truly a special place to work and live.
The District contains some of the most diverse and scenically beautiful areas in Britain. You will be responsible for the care, protection and enhancement of the high quality historic built environment of the Derbyshire Dales, which includes over 1325 listed buildings, 33 designated conservation areas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, archaeological sites and monuments and historic parks and gardens which make it one of the best places in Britain to live, work and visit.
The successful candidate will be qualified in planning or architectural history and preferably be a holder of a post graduate qualification in urban design or building conservation. They will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to contribute to a high-quality service to our customers. We would also expect the successful candidate to have had at least 3 years’ experience working in the historic environment and to have developed extensive knowledge of conservation and historic building law, practice and procedures.
Our Council has a clear goal:thriving communities in a thriving environment.Planning is at the heart of this goal.
We have a strong‘One Team, One Council’culture. Alongside the excellent quality of life, we can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent and family friendly authority, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall, and a confidential counselling service. That’s possibly why 87% of our staff feel supported, 85% are satisfied with the District Council as an employer, and 88% know their role contributes to high quality services in the Derbyshire Dales (Staff Survey 2023).
For a confidential chat about this opportunity you can contact Steve Capes, our Director of Place and Economy on 01629 761371; or ##### Shaun Robson, Interim Development Manager on 01629 761331; or #####
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Closing date: 12th May 2024.
We do not accept CVs.
Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visaas we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.
Provisional Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.
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