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Assistant Conservation Officer

Employer
Warwick District Council
Location
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Salary
£22,462 – 24,799 pa plus Bupa Cashplan, Pension Scheme, Upto 31 days Leave, Flexible Working
Closing date
26 Jul 2019

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Job Details

Warwick District Council is looking for an exceptional, committed and enthusiastic Assistant Conservation Officer to join the Conservation & Design team. This is a unique opportunity to work in an area containing a diverse range of heritage assets including over 30 conservation areas, around 2000 listed buildings and iconic national treasures such as Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle and Stoneleigh Abbey, based in the Regency town of Royal Leamington Spa.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to effective heritage protection, excellent design and good customer service. The position is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to develop a career in conservation and IHBC membership. We are also committed to providing training opportunities for our employees including CPD and can offer a good work-life balance and opportunities for home working.

You will have some knowledge of Conservation Principles, the National Planning Policy Framework, the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and ideally have paid or voluntary work experience in a similar role.Roles will include managing a caseload of listed building consent applications, administrating a local list of heritage assets, providing advice and guidance on heritage matters to a wide range of stakeholders, consulting on planning applications and assisting with planning enforcement matters.

For further information about the post please contact Robert Dawson, Principal Conservation Officer, on 01926 456546.

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Warwick District, is at the heart of Shakespeare’s England and comprises the towns of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash.  The district boasts historic castles and buildings with regency architecture, vibrant town centres hosting a lively calendar of events, as well as beautiful parks and gardens.   We enjoy links to the M40, M42, M1 and M6, national rail connection and Birmingham International airport. It is one of the most prosperous regions in the country with low unemployment rates.

Here at Warwick District Council, our vision is to make Warwick District a great place to live, work and visit and we recognise that our employees are the key to achieving that. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible; flexi-time, full or part time and job sharing is usually available.  You can expect generous holiday entitlements, a pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.  

We believe in recruiting the best person for the job, using fair and open selection, based on knowledge and experience, skills and behaviour.  We welcome applications from a diverse range of  candidates.

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Riverside House
Milverton Hill
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5HZ
GB

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