The Role

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for the historic built environment?

Do you want to work in one of London’s most exciting historic environments, leading on listed buildings and conservation areas?

We are looking to recruit a qualified Senior Conservation Officer, ideally with full membership of the IHBC or working towards full membership, to provide support, guidance and advice to colleagues within the Planning Service and external stakeholders, including members of the public.

The London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth have a strong reputation for protecting their historic environment. As a Senior Conservation Officer, you will be one of Richmond’s and Wandsworth’s custodians of 85 conservation areas in Richmond and 45 conservation areas in Wandsworth. With hundreds of listed buildings (45 Grade I & over 100 Grade II*) as well as around 10,000 locally listed buildings and 20 Registered Historic Parks and Gardens across the two boroughs, you will have the opportunity to further develop a range of skills necessary for ensuring the best outcomes for the preservation and enhancement of the boroughs’ heritage assets.

You will be based within the Planning Policy and Design team, where there is a small team of specialists dealing with conservation and urban design matters. This role is primarily related to conservation matters and is not expected to deal with or lead on urban design issues.

This is an excellent platform for you to progress a professional career in the historic environment. 

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include, flexible and home working (dependent on service need), part-time working and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date:  Sunday 14^th April 2019

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 16^th April 2019

Interview Date: Tuesday 23^rd or Wednesday 24^th April 2019

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils