Principal Design and Conservation Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Lewisham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate-which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Principal Design and Conservation Officer this role will be based at: SE6 4RU, 2 days in the office - Tue and Wed typically.

Part time - 28 hours per week

The right candidate will:

• Take the leading role in formulating the Strategic Planning Teams work programme in relation to the historic environment in consultation with the Strategic Planning Manager to secure and improve service, quality and efficiency objectives, priorities and timescales.
• To be the leading officer providing professional specialist conservation advice, technical support and making recommendations on recommendations on complex, high risk, strategic, major applications and regeneration projects worth up to 1 billion as well as non-routine aspects of conservation work affecting the built environment including undertaking site visits, drafting written responses, and attendance at meetings, negotiation with owners, developers and other officers within Planning and other service units, stakeholders and interested parties, as required.
• Ensure the work of the team is accessible, responsive and customer focused, that the community is involved through the implementation of the Councils public participation and equalities policies and practices, and that any adopted conservation documents are in compliance with good practice, legislative requirements, the Statement of Community Involvement and liaison with Government, the Mayor of London, key stakeholders, residents and the community.
• Take a lead role in driving forward and successfully implementing initiatives within the service including system and process development, staff training and projects with stakeholders.-
• Review and keep up to date on new conservation policy, legislation, techniques and developments and inform and advise the Planning Service on implementation and implications for the Borough.

We require the following:

• Experience of providing conservation and historic heritage advice at a senior level to achieve successful conservation and preservation outcomes.
• Experience of driving forward a programme for the effective conservation and preservation of the historic heritage of the borough.
• Experience of researching, writing and presenting reports on complex heritage and conservation issues at corporate management level and committees.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon