Conservation Officer

Are you passionate about protecting historic buildings and preserving your town''s heritage? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Conservation Officer opportunity!Location: CheltenhamSalary: 32,597 - 34,434 (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026)Job Type: Full-time, permanentClosing Date: 13 September 2026Come and work for an award-winning organisation!We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.Conservation Officer - The Role:You will manage a varied caseload of listed building consent applications, providing specialist heritage advice to colleagues, applicants, and stakeholders. Your day-to-day work will include validating applications, conducting site inspections, negotiating with developers and their agents, consulting with specialists, and preparing detailed reports. You will present applications to Planning Committee, represent the council at appeals, and advise the public on ..... full job details .....