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Design and Conservation Officer
| Posting date: | 03 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39,875 - £44,110 inclusive annual salary (based on a 37-hour week) + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution + essential car user allowance. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | St Albans Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | P1386 |
Summary
Design and Conservation Officer
£39,875 - £44,110 inclusive annual salary (based on a 37-hour week) + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution + essential car user allowance.
Permanent
Full-time, 37 hours per week (part-time of 25 hours p/w upwards would be considered)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P1386
About the role
Working in our busy Development Management team you will be providing specialist design and conservation advice on cases for listed buildings, locally listed buildings and infill development or redevelopment in conservation areas. You will bridge the gap between Development Management and Planning Policy by contributing to master planning for strategic sites with a focus on sustainable implementation and delivery. You will lead on providing high quality design advice to support the consideration of major planning applications using specialist urban design expertise.
You will take on active casework on conservation issues, including buildings at risk and enforcement cases and prepare and provide regular updates of conservation area character appraisals and statements. Planning policy preparation for local plans and development briefs and provision of informal promotional and advice work on built environment conservation is also required for this post.
About you
We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic built environment professional with relevant qualifications and experience in conservation and design. Expertise in practical building conservation issues and techniques would be an advantage. You will be educated to degree level in a related subject and have previous experience of urban design and conservation and specialist aspects of Planning.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and award-winning market and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options
Staff Parking Permit
Reimbursement of professional fees
Comprehensive development and training
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Ashton, Development Manager, on sarah.ashton@stalbans.gov.uk
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: 21 June 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 8 July 2024
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
£39,875 - £44,110 inclusive annual salary (based on a 37-hour week) + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution + essential car user allowance.
Permanent
Full-time, 37 hours per week (part-time of 25 hours p/w upwards would be considered)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P1386
About the role
Working in our busy Development Management team you will be providing specialist design and conservation advice on cases for listed buildings, locally listed buildings and infill development or redevelopment in conservation areas. You will bridge the gap between Development Management and Planning Policy by contributing to master planning for strategic sites with a focus on sustainable implementation and delivery. You will lead on providing high quality design advice to support the consideration of major planning applications using specialist urban design expertise.
You will take on active casework on conservation issues, including buildings at risk and enforcement cases and prepare and provide regular updates of conservation area character appraisals and statements. Planning policy preparation for local plans and development briefs and provision of informal promotional and advice work on built environment conservation is also required for this post.
About you
We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic built environment professional with relevant qualifications and experience in conservation and design. Expertise in practical building conservation issues and techniques would be an advantage. You will be educated to degree level in a related subject and have previous experience of urban design and conservation and specialist aspects of Planning.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and award-winning market and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options
Staff Parking Permit
Reimbursement of professional fees
Comprehensive development and training
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Ashton, Development Manager, on sarah.ashton@stalbans.gov.uk
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: 21 June 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 8 July 2024
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.