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• Base: Appletree Court
• Salary: £31,665 - £35,156 per annum
• Hours: 37 per week

New Forest District Council is planning positively for the future and investing in its planning service to ensure it delivers high quality development in one of the most attractive and environmentally sensitive areas of the country, while protecting its rich natural and built heritage. A new opportunity has arisen for a Conservation Officer to join the planning service which covers New Forest district outside of the New Forest National Park.

As a Conservation Officer you will have day to day responsibility for matters relating to the area's built heritage, including 25 Conservation Areas and over 900 listed buildings. The area includes the historic market towns of Lymington and Ringwood, as well as a significant part of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

New Forest District is a wonderful place to live and work. You will be based at our offices are in the heart of the New Forest National Park at Lyndhurst and be able to enjoy the benefits of a National Park on your doorstep, easy access to the coast, and the wide range of amenities on offer in nearby Southampton and Bournemouth. The Council is investing in enabling smarter working practices with a program of enhanced workspaces and technology.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced conservation officer who will work alongside other planning and environmental professionals in delivering and maintaining high quality environments within both towns and countryside. Working with the Senior Conservation and Building Design Officer you will be providing advice on all aspects of heritage matters, including dealing with listed building and conservation area consents.

You will have a relevant qualification and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a building conservation role, preferably including within a local planning authority. You will need good communication and customer care skills, a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits include:

• Up to 26 days leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years' service)
• Payment of professional subscription
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities

If you think this role could be for you we would love to hear from you. Give Warren Lever (Tel. +44 023 80285345) or Louise Evans (Tel. +44 02380285588) a call for an informal discussion.

Applications can be made by sending your CV and covering letter to Recruitment Team recruitment.team@nfdc.gov.uk (Note: Formal application forms will need to be completed by those invited for interview.)

• Closing date for applications is Midnight, December 17, 2019
• Possible Interview date: January 9, 2020 (there will be some flexibility here if another date is required).