Planning Conservation Officer

To promote the preservation and enhancement of the historic built environment of Wirral and to provide specialist heritage advice to the Council and to the public, in line with best practice, national standards, organisational requirements and statutory obligations.

Dealing with all matters in respect of Development Management, especially in relation to all aspects of heritage planning (and related) applications; including relevant matters at pre-application and post-application stages of the planning process; planning appeals and planning enforcement matters.

Qualifications:

Educated to Degree Level in Planning and/or Conservation or a closely related qualification.

Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) related to one or more aspects of heritage and/or development management. Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of the relevant law, Government guidance, policies and practice relating to conservation and Listed Buildings.

Knowledge of funding regimes to support heritage projects

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate information; to present clear, accurate and concise reports to a wide range of audiences.

Ability to work effectively with individuals, teams, customers, partners and staff, understanding the functions and needs of the service and the organisation as a whole.

Focus on customer satisfaction and deliver a quality service.