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Building Conservation Officer.136

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/09/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 18/09/2020 23:59
Salary:
£27,905 - £31,371
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Vacancy ID:
198463
Employment Location:
County Hall
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
18 Sep
Further Information
Building Conservation Officer

Fixed term for 1 year Full time

CLOSING DATE 18 SEPTEMBER 2020  

The Council:  
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.  

The role:
Northumberland County Council is looking to appoint a temporary Building Conservation Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to protect and promote Northumberland’s unique built heritage. Working within the Historic Environment Team, you will work with the team of Conservation Officers to deliver a full building conservation service across Northumberland. You will liaise with Development Managers and other council departments to provide conservation and design advice to ensure the protection, maintenance and enhancement of the historic built environment.

Requirements:
You will have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Historic Building Conservation, Urban Design, Planning or Architecture with knowledge of historic building design and construction. You should have knowledge, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of, conservation legislation and policy. The post involves travel to work at sites and area offices throughout the County, therefore you must be able to meet the transport requirements.

We are offering:

- A starting salary of £27,905 rising to £31,371 per annum (Band 7)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
- Development training linked to staff appraisal needs

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Sara Rushton sara.rushton@northumberland.gov.uk or tel 07900 328362 for an informal discussion.

To view the Job Description and Personal Specification please see attached and
for guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see attached notes.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.