In addition to a competitive salary you’ll also receive great staff benefits, including generous holiday, pension and car allowance. You will also enjoy discounted access to a number of health clubs in the district. Relocation expenses may be paid where appropriate, as well as financial loan support for private car purchase subject to completion of a successful probationary period. Personal and professional training opportunities are also regularly available.
The Council offices are in the centre of Haywards Heath with free staff parking and within walking distance of the newly rebuilt mainline station.
- Conservation Officer (Part Time) 18.5 Hours a week
- Salary £32,878 pa - £35,934 pa pro rata + Car Allowance up to £1,239pa
- Committed to putting our customers first and providing a high-quality service, we are seeking a part-time Conservation Officer in our Planning Development Management Team.
The historic environment is central to the character and identity of Mid Sussex and is a source of local pride and plays an important part in the attractiveness of the District as a place to live, work and visit. With over 1,000 listed buildings and 36 conservation areas, together with our current Conservation Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high quality advice to Development Management on applications for listed building consent and planning permission and providing pre-application advice the public. Using your experience in this field, you will potentially work on a wide range of other projects, including input into the District Plan and other planning documents, drawing up guidance on historic buildings and conservation. A priority is the review of the extent of our conservation areas and identification of proposals for their preservation and enhancement through Conservation Area Appraisals.
You will need to be educated to degree level in Conservation or related degree and have experience of working within this field. Occasional attendance at evening meetings will be necessary. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
If you would like to discuss this post informally please contact Nick Rogers, Business Unit Leader, Development Management, on 01444 477391.
- Close Date: April 9, 2020
- Interview Date: April 20, 2020
How to apply: Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
For further information, and to apply, visit: https://ats-midsussex.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/view/124435?ga_client_id=dab33922-b3ce-c943-cd80-7c3bc2f252a8.
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