Senior Conservation Officer

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the historic environment? We are looking for a Senior Conservation Officer to join our busy Planning and Development Team. You will play a vital role in safeguarding the district's heritage assets, providing expert advice on conservation and historic building matters to the team and customers, and will have a caseload of listed building consent applications. You'll also contribute to shaping a vibrant and sustainable future through the regeneration of Conservation Areas and involvement in projects that promote economic growth.

You'll have experience of working within a planning team in a local planning authority, with a solid understanding of current planning legislation and policy relating conservation and historic building matters. A recognised qualification to degree level in conservation of the historic environment or an equivalent relevant discipline and being a full member of the IHBC or eligible for being full member, is required. We're looking for someone organised, confident, and a strong communicator who can build positive relationships with customers and colleagues. You'll be resilient, motivated, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure. If you're someone who relishes a challenge and wants to make a real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to help protect and enhance our historic environment.

 •        36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £37,280 - £40,777

•        Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

•        34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

•        Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer's contribution

•        Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•        Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...?  Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Chris Elston (Head of Planning and Regeneration) at [email protected] or 01530 454782, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

 If you would like to download the full job pack please click on the link under attachments.

 You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers  

 Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

 Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

 Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025