Dacorum (On-Site)
Part time
No DBS check required
*GBP*29,301 to *GBP*39,774 per annum (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting)
15.00
Permanent
Part-time: 15 hours per week
Ref:P0820
Why come to Dacorum?
Just a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside of the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring. Dacorum is an active and green place which is a centre of business, enterprise and ambition. As such we receive exciting and challenging applications in our towns and rural areas including the Green Belt -experiences to really develop your planning career.
We are an innovative and ambitious planning department, dealing with not only a high number of major planning applications but being at the forefront of planning system advances.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing Development Management service. If you have the drive, ambition and relevant expertise to help shape the built environment, benefit local communities and provide high quality sustainable development we want to hear from you.
What can we offer you?
Generous holiday entitlement - outstanding 19.5% employer contribution pension scheme - flexible working patterns – please see our full package of benefits.
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Conservation or Lead Conservation Officer to join the Design and Heritage team within the Specialist Services section of our Planning Development Management Service. You will work alongside and provide specialist advice to colleagues in Development Management on all aspects of development affecting the historic environment to ensure that a high quality of place results from development proposals and applications in the borough.
The role will involve liaising with other Services, elected Members, members of the public and applicants at both application and pre-application stage. You should have experience of working in a Local Authority and of providing advice on planning applications and appeals relating to Listed Buildings, Conservations Areas, Registered Parks and Gardens and their settings.
Further information
The successful candidates must be driven, enthusiastic and reliable.
Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or access to one.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to call Tobias Fett on 01442 222385 or email: tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk.
The deadline for applications will be midnight on closing date shown in the advert.