Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Built Heritage and Design Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to protect and promote Northumberland’s unique built heritage. Working within the multi-disciplinary Environment and Design Team, you will work with our team of Built Heritage and Design Officers to deliver a full building conservation service across the County. You will provide advice on planning applications and development proposals and will liaise with other stakeholders, providing conservation and design advice to ensure the protection, maintenance and enhancement of Northumberland's rich historic built environment.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Conservation expert with experience of working with the built historic environment and within the planning system.
You will need knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and guidance, proficiency in the preparation of reports, with good writing skills and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with applicants and developers and engage with elected members and the public.
You will have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Historic Building Conservation, Urban Design, Architecture or other relevant subject, with knowledge of historic building design and construction. Accredited Membership of IHBC is highly desirable.
You will have effective time management, excellent communication skills and be committed to providing a customer-focused service. The post involves travel throughout the County, therefore you must be able to meet the transport requirements.
For further information about this role, please contact Sara Rushton (Environment and Design Team Manager) via email; sara.rushton@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time, permanent position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
