Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: Heritage/Senior Heritage Officer (Building Conservation) Career Grade

Scp 29 (£35,570) – Scp 38 (£44,253)
Full time (37 hours pw), permanent (flexible, part time hours considered)
Location: Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HP / hybrid working

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has an exciting opportunity for a suitably
qualified professional to join its Heritage Team which consists of two Senior Heritage
Officers (Building Conservation) and an archaeologist. The post will support all
aspects of the historic environment including processing pre-application enquiries,
Listed Building Consent applications, Conservation Area Consent applications,
advising on heritage related planning applications, policy development and the
delivery of our flagship Heritage Environment Partnership and related projects. Continue reading →

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Historic England: Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas

Salary – £45,395 pro-rata, plus generous benefits
Employment Type – Full time, Fixed term: Maternity leave cover
Location – Hybrid · London, UK We offer hybrid working where you will be based in the office and from home

Historic England is the public organisation that brings new life to heritage to build a better future for every place and everyone.

Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas .

This is a full time, maternity cover role based out of London with hybrid working. The role covers the South East of England.

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme to which we make 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals. Continue reading →

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Diocese of Leeds: Net Zero & Church Buildings Officer

We are looking for someone to join the Church Buildings & Pastoral Reorganisation team as a Net Zero & Church Buildings Officer, helping churches across the Diocese of Leeds make practical progress towards the Church of England’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions whilst caring for and developing their historic buildings.

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded partial funding for this post by the Archbishops’ Council for the period to mid-2029.

Hours: 35 per week
Contract period: 2 and a half years (or until 30 June 2029)
Salary: £27,546 – £32,935

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support churches in reducing their carbon footprint while ensuring that changes to buildings are appropriate, sustainable and compliant with Church of England processes. Continue reading →

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Wakefield Council: Planning Conservation Officer

£29,542.00 – £32,578.00 Grade 6, £33,119.00 – £35,570.00 Grade 7, £36,581.00 – £39,481.00 Grade 8
Reference: 247179

Our Planning Policy & Environment Team is seeking a Planning Conservation Officer to assist our work in conserving and managing the wealth of heritage assets and Conservation Areas within our district.

We are looking for a passionate, organised, and enthusiastic colleague, with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Conservation and Heritage practice, Listed Building legislation, Planning policy / guidance and case law. The successful candidate will provide specialist conservation management advice, as well as contributing to a range of heritage projects across the district.

You will be part of a team of customer-focused built heritage specialists and work alongside the Senior Conservation & Design Officer. You will have responsibility for your own Listed Building Consent caseload and will be responsible for providing expert conservation advice to colleagues on built heritage matters, as well as assisting with the programme of Conservation Area Appraisals and Heritage at Risk initiatives.

This is a career graded post, so we welcome applications from individuals currently working towards qualification as well as those individuals who are qualified and have post-qualification work experience. Continue reading →

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Wakefield Council: Senior Conservation & Design Officer

£44,253.00 – £47,665.00 Grade 10
Reference: 247189

Our Planning Policy & Environment Team is seeking a Senior Conservation & Design Officer to lead our work in conserving and managing the wealth of heritage assets and Conservation Areas within our district.

We are looking for an experienced, well organised and enthusiastic colleague with excellent communication skills to provide, with limited supervision, specialist advice on heritage and conservation matters including planning applications, listed building development consents, conservation area appraisals and management schemes, Heritage at risk and local plan policies and site allocation options. Provision of detailed advice on the conservation aspects of major regeneration schemes across the district will also be a key aspect of the role

In conjunction with the Team Leader the Senior Conservation & Design Officer will play an important role in the day to day support, mentoring and and development of two other Conservation Officers within the team. Continue reading →

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Purcell: Senior Heritage Consultant

Annual Salary range: from £47,000.00 to £57,000.00
Full time, permanent
London, UK

We are looking for a committed, ambitious and knowledgeable senior heritage consultant to join our heritage consultancy team. If you are an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can inspire creativity and confidence amongst clients, consultants and colleagues alike, deliver excellent advice, promote Purcell and conservation, and pursue new business opportunities. Applicants from all relevant backgrounds will be considered, but knowledge of, and experience in, the private sector are considered essential.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year. Continue reading →

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London Historic Buildings Trust (LHBT): Senior Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

£38,000 – £42,000 FTE
Full time (flexible if required), 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: Home-based, with one day/week in central London plus site visits and meetings as required

London Historic Buildings Trust (LHBT) is a small, dedicated charity working to rescue and restore ‘at risk’ heritage buildings across London, putting them back into community use. Since our relaunch in 2020 we have grown both our staff team and the number of projects we deliver, and we are currently working on multiple at-risk heritage and community-led schemes.

The Senior Project Manager (Maternity Cover) will be involved and lead on various regeneration projects where the Trust is either delivering a project itself or is supporting, on an advisory basis, another organisation to deliver a project.  The Trust works closely with Historic England to identify buildings on the Heritage at Risk Register that would benefit from LHBT involvement. Continue reading →

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Dorset Council: Conservation and Design Officer

£29,542 – £46,579
Full time, permanent
Function: Planning
Location: Dorchester

Protect it. Shape it. Enjoy it. Be part of Dorset.

Are you an experienced Conservation professional with a passion for the historic environment, and a pragmatic outlook regarding Listed Buildings and the historic environment?

Come and join our friendly dedicated Conservation & Design Team as a Conservation Officer and experience the beauty of Dorset every day in your job.

With over 12500 Listed Building and 188 Conservation Areas, Dorset Council is a largely rural county with a diverse landscape and long history. Over half of the county is designated as a National Landscape, and three quarters of the coastline is part of the Jurassic Coast Natural World Heritage site.

As the home of Thomas Hardy, Corfe Castle, the iconic Gold Hill, and the Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset is a fascinating place to work.

We have a friendly workplace where you’ll be free to learn and thrive. Employee benefits include a local government pension, flexible working and continual learning and development. With beautiful beaches and countryside on your doorstep too, a career in Dorset comes with everything you need. Continue reading →

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Wessex Archaeology: Planning and Heritage Consultancy Director

Salary: £65,000 -£71,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Sheffield or Amesbury (flexible/hybrid working supported; other office locations considered, including Bristol or Rochester)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reference: HDIR.10.26

Why join us?

Wessex Archaeology is one of the UK’s largest and most established archaeological and heritage organisations. We work on major projects across the UK and internationally, above ground, below ground and underwater.

Archaeology and heritage are the focus of the whole organisation. Joining Wessex means working alongside specialists across the historic environment, within a professional community whose knowledge and relationships have been built over many years.

As an educational charity, we share the knowledge gained from our work through education, interpretation and public engagement. We create opportunities for people to explore and understand the past, take part in archaeology and connect with the heritage of the places where they live and work. Continue reading →

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Diocese of Sheffield: Church Buildings Officer

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.

Would you be excited to use your skills in helping churches use their buildings in new and innovative ways, and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders to develop innovative projects?  If so, the Diocese of Sheffield is seeking to appoint two Church Buildings Officers, each on a fixed-term contract to December 2028. Although centrally employed, these roles will be deployed locally to support parishes.  The Diocesan team has a supportive and empowering ethos and offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to experience a variety of geographies, architecture and diverse communities.  Continue reading →

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Diocese of Rochester: Church Buildings Support Officer

Salary starting from £33,927 (Grade 5)
Full-time – 35 Hours
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)

Are you passionate about helping churches care for and develop their buildings? Do you have experience in property, buildings, project support or grant administration?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Church Buildings Support Officer to provide proactive, parish-focused support that enables churches to plan, prioritise and deliver maintenance, repair and improvement projects. Working closely with the DAC Secretary, Archdeacons and diocesan colleagues, you will help strengthen parish capacity, promote good stewardship and support the long-term sustainability of church buildings across the Diocese.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the future of church buildings, supporting parishes as they care for these vital community and worship spaces while responding to changing needs and environmental challenges. Continue reading →

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Swindon Borough Council: Graduate Design & Conservation Officer

logoSalary: £31,015 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
Ref: 192038

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

The conservation of Swindon’s historic built environment is a key part of the council’s growth strategy. The Borough features a number of exciting heritage-led projects which need careful guidance and expertise to ensure their legacies. Continue reading →

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Walsingham Planning: Heritage Consultant

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, although part-time will be considered
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Working pattern: Hybrid working
Professional membership: IHBC Full or Associate membership desirable. CIfA membership or other relevant heritage/conservation accreditation also desirable.

About Walsingham Planning

Walsingham Planning is an established town planning and heritage consultancy with a strong track record of helping clients and landowners secure planning permission and deliver development projects across the UK.

We work with a wide range of private and public sector clients, including major commercial operators, house builders, land promoters, property developers, retailers, leisure operators, private healthcare organisations and housing associations.

Our heritage consultancy work has continued to grow, and we are now looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Heritage Consultant to join our team and help develop this successful area of the business. Continue reading →

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HCUK Group: Historic Building Surveyor

Associate Director level (£45k-£60k experience and MRICS accreditation dependant)
RICS accredited Historic Building Surveyor
Full time, home working

HCUK Group is a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy specialising in the management of change within the historic and natural environment. Working across the UK, we provide expert advice to a diverse range of clients, including developers, architects, local authorities, charities, landowners and private individuals, helping them navigate planning, environmental and heritage considerations.

The organisation began as a heritage consultancy and has evolved into a multi-disciplinary practice encompassing heritage, archaeology, landscape, ecology and visualisation services. Our team is made up of highly skilled and experienced consultants who work collaboratively to deliver practical, proportionate and commercially focused advice, supporting projects of varying scale and complexity across the UK. Continue reading →

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