Conservation & Heritage Officer

The conservation and heritage officer's role involves preserving historic buildings, structures, and areas, and supporting teams in caring for places of cultural and historical significance. We are seeking someone part time (upto 14hrs a week) for a 3 month, with the possibility to extend., Provide advice (written and verbal) on the impact of development proposals (pre-application enquiries, applications, Listed Building Consents and enforcement) where there is an impact on the historic environment.
Attend meetings (mainly virtually but some may be in person).
Using archives, heritage legislation, and conservation standards for research.
Communicating with planning officers, and giving technical advice to teams working on conservation projects.
Site visits to assess historic buildings and structures.
engagement/ liaison with Historic England

2+ years within a local authority or consultancies for local authority's
Reviewing and advising on major applications within or effecting heritage assets
Excellent communication skills and report writing
Competent and confident in application meetings
Good sound knowledge of heritage and conservation requirements and legislation
Musr be available to attend Kingston with reasonable notice.