WALSALL COUNCIL

Regeneration and Performance Directorate
Environment Team
 

Team Leader Urban Design & Conservation
£34,140 - £36,657 pa (pay award pending) Ref: RS417

You will provide specialist advice to the Council on a range of conservation matters, including listed buildings, conservation areas, and parks and gardens of historic interest, and also contribute to the Black Country Archaeological Society. A natural leader with a relevant degree or professional qualification, you will have a proven track record of managing urban design and built conservation services.

Interview date: 16 September 2008


Conservation Officer (2 posts)
£18,907 - £30,598 pa Ref: RS418 (career graded, pay award pending)

A confident and ambitious graduate professional, you will work with the Team Leader to initiate and progress our programme of Conservation Area appraisals, advise on a range of applications, and contribute to the Local Development Framework. We’re looking for an excellent communicator and team player with sound technical knowledge of conservation and heritage, including relevant legislation.

Interview date: 17 September 2008


Delivery Team
Regeneration Officer Project Delivery (2 posts)
£18,907 - £30,598 pa Ref: RS419 (career graded, pay award pending)

An exciting opportunity exists for a project manager to develop and implement a range of high profile environmental regeneration projects. You will co-ordinate activities including liaising with partners and other professionals to develop improvements schemes, prepare funding
applications and monitor the progress of projects through to completion. Strong communication and prioritisation skills will be essential. What’s more, you will need a degree or equivalent along with some experience of budgetary control, community participation and project management,

Interview date: 1 October 2008


Regeneration Officer Heritage Programmes
£18,907 - £30,598 pa Ref: RS420 (career graded, pay award pending)

This is your chance to manage and promote heritage grant schemes in Walsall, including Townscape Heritage initiatives. Your work will include advising and assisting potential grant applicants and making recommendations on awards. A graduate professional, you will have experience of managing and monitoring projects within a grant-funded environment together with an understanding of historic built conservation.

Interview date: 19 September 2008

To apply visit www.walsall.gov.uk/jobshop
Telephone 01922 653377 • Textphone 0845 1112910
Quote job title and reference. CVs not accepted.

Closing date for all posts: 1 September 2008.

The Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of  children and young people/vulnerable adults and  expect all  staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Working towards quality through equality

 CONWY

Planning Services
Development Control, Colwyn Bay

PRINCIPAL CONSERVATION OFFICER (Ref: 063)
Subject to Job Evaluation
Pay scale: PO 43-46 : £34,991- £37,543

A highly motivated and qualified professional is required to lead a small team (managed within the Development Control Business Unit) dealing with conservation of the built environment and landscape/tree protection.

Relevant senior level experience and managerial ability are essential and you will be expected to contribute to the delivery and improvement of a variety of services across the Council in a customer focused manner.

Preference will be given to a candidate who is already professionally accredited in Architecture, Building Conservation or Town Planning, has considerable experience in conservation and is familiar with local authority working practices.

For an informal discussion about the above post, please contact Phil Hardwick on
01492 575274 or Neil Walters on 01492 575708.

Closing Date: 12 noon 27th August 2008.

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Senior Conservation Officer
£23,749 - £29,728

Have you a proven interest in the conservation of the historic environment, which you want to develop working within a dynamic multidisciplinary conservation team? You could be dealing with moated manor houses, mediaeval churches, listed prefabs, a Georgian Bishops Palace, the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, a Jacobean mansion, Arts and Crafts suburbs, Roman camps, a mediaeval deer park, the 1960’s Rotunda and lots more.

You will assist in the preparation of conservation area appraisals, project development and development control advice. Ideally with a relevant degree, there may be the opportunity for specialist postgraduate training.

Informal enquiries to Chris Hargreaves on 0121 464 6860.
Ref: P0154IT

Closing Date: 22 August 2008

For an application pack or to apply online, please visit our website on www.birmingham.gov.uk/jobs  If you do not have internet access, please telephone
0121 464 1111 (8am-8pm Monday to Friday). Or text bccjobs to 07786200403 with your name, address and job reference number. Application packs will not be distributed after 12.00 noon by Contact Birmingham on the day before the closing date.

NORTHAMPTON

Planning Officer/ Senior Planning Officer (Conservation)
Scale 5 - SO2 (Career Grade) Ref: 259
Up to £27,594 (pay award and review pending)

As a member of an enthusiastic team, you will provide specialist advice on Northampton’s wealth of historic environments. You will carry out research through appraisals of conservation areas, making recommendations on policy and practice through reports to development control and input into wider regeneration schemes. Numerous site inspections and meetings will be involved.

Eligible for RTPI or IHBC membership, you must be highly motivated and able to mange a complex workload; good presentation and negotiation skills are essential, as is a commitment to quality of service.

Job share will be considered.

For an informal chat about the post please ring Jane Jennings on 01604 837637.

Closing date: Monday 25th August 2008.
Interview date: Wednesday 10th September 2008.

Apply online at www.northampton.gov.uk  or telephone 01604 837529. Alternatively email us at recruitment@northampton.gov.uk
Please quote the reference number shown on this advert when requesting an application form.

working towards equality • new deal applicants welcome

WYE VALLEY

‘Overlooking the Wye’ is a new Landscape Partnership Scheme straddling the English Welsh border and covering some of the most spectacular and culturally rich scenery in lowland Britain. Totalling £2.8M over 3 years it is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and a wide range of partners in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The scheme aims to reconnect people to the historic environment through community, conservation and heritage projects, including hillforts and viewpoints that were the birthplace of British tourism and rivers and warves that were a crucible of the Industrial Revolution. We want an innovative and dedicated team to deliver the scheme in this unique nationally protected landscape.

Scheme Manager
(CONTRACT TO 31 OCTOBER 2011)
£25,320 - £28,919 P.A.
37 HOURS PER WEEK Job Ref: EC011
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic manager? You will need to lead the team to deliver the £2.8M scheme. Do you have a broad understanding of heritage conservation? Can you
co-ordinate numerous project partners effectively and efficiently report to multiple funding partners? Then now’s your chance.

Interview date: 1 September 2008.

Interpretation and Outreach Officer
(CONTRACT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2011)
£16,217 - £18,430 P.A.
37 HOURS PER WEEK Job Ref: EC012
Would you be able to lead on the co-ordination and delivery of information on the historic
environment of the Wye Valley? Could you manage contracts to develop interpretation and a
website? Can you set up training and events programmes, produce newsletters and education
resources and promote local heritage to visitors, locals and organisations? Then apply.

Interview date: 2 September 2008.

Project Officer
(CONTRACT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2011)
£18,430 - £21,412 P.A.
37 HOURS PER WEEK Job Ref: EC018
Are you excellent at managing heritage projects, effective at negotiating and bringing together
different interests? You will need to deliver a 3 year programme of heritage conservation work. Do you have the talents to be a key member of a small team; who is also flexible and self reliant? Can you work with contractors and volunteers? Then we want you.

Interview date: 4 September 2008.

Finance and Administration Officer
(CONTRACT TO 31 OCTOBER 2011)
18.5 HOURS PER WEEK
£16,217 - £18,430 PRO-RATA Job Ref: EC013
Do you have the relevant experience in office administration, as well as good communication skills, to support to the above Team? Do you have good numeric and IT ability to account for £2.8M? Are you well-organised, able to work as part of a small team and manage work to strict deadlines. Then this could be for you.

Interview date: 5 September 2008.

The team will be employed by Herefordshire Council, as Lead Partner of the scheme, and based in attractive offices in the Wyastone Business Park near Monmouth.

All the posts are eligible for casual car user allowance.

Closing date for all jobs: 22 August 2008.
Interviews will be held at the AONB Office in Monmouth

For application details please contact the Recruitment Team on 01432 260028 or email: recruitmentteam@herefordshire.gov.uk

All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a
Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at either standard or enhanced level.

To apply online visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/jobs
If you require job information in another language or format please contact the recruitment team.

CAPITA SYMONDS

Capita Symonds is one of the UK's largest and most diverse multidisciplinary consultancies operating in the building design, civil engineering, environment, management and transport sectors.

Heritage Management Services is a new initiative offering a range of conservation-based advice, archaeological, historic architecture and landscape services. The service builds on a range of existing specialist staff and resources within the company and we are now recruiting new, highly skilled staff to help create a centre of expertise in the north of England.

Consultant, Heritage Management Services
The successful candidate will help develop Heritage Management Services to offer a new range of services to clients. You will provide consultancy advice in your specialist field and develop and maintain excellent communications with clients and stakeholders involved in a range of heritage related projects.

The role will also involve projects and programmes of work.
The location of this role is flexible within the North West.
An attractive salary is offered dependant on skills and experience.

People Development is a priority for us, if you're looking to develop your career in a supportive environment and are interested in joining one of Cumbria's major consultancies please contact kathryn.turner@capita.co.uk  - tel. 01228 673097 for further information or visit www.capitasymonds.co.uk  to apply.

Closing date for applications: 29th August 2008
 

Capita Symonds is an equal opportunities employer
We operate a culture of work-life balance and encourage
you to join this people-orientated business

WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

Community Services
PLANNING POLICY (CONSERVATION AND DESIGN TEAM)
Assistant Conservation Officer
Career grade from £23,015 - £30,035 pa (pay award pending)
Full-time, 37 hours per week Ref: PEP063

As a unitary authority, the Royal Borough has a rich heritage in both historic town and rural
settings. We are looking for someone who wishes to develop their career in this key area of work.

You would join a small team dealing with a variety of work, including advising on the impact of development proposals on listed buildings and conservation areas, providing design guidance, and giving advice to owners on repair and maintenance of listed buildings. The team is also responsible for the production of conservation area appraisals, and contributes to the production of the local development framework.

There is some flexibility within the team as to which areas your work is concentrated on, depending on your particular skills and experience. The post is career graded and is therefore suitable for both recent graduates wishing to gain work experience within a specialist team, or for someone with relevant work experience who wishes to deal with more challenging projects. To be appointed at the higher level of the post, you will be expected to be confident to work independently, for example in dealing with complex listed buildings works, or providing design advice on major development schemes. You would also be expected to represent the council at hearings and inquiries on such matters, and deputise in the
absence of the team manager.

Ideally, you will have a degree or diploma in Town Planning or a related discipline and have, or be working towards, professional membership (RTPI, IHBC, RIBA), and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of specialist work in the historic environment, preferably with a local planning authority. In addition, a qualification or experience in Urban Design would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion, please contact Elizabeth Long, Conservation Officer on
01628 796057.

Our flexible benefits… • flexible working options • final salary pension scheme • free parking …plus many more.

To apply online… visit www.rbwm.gov.uk  and click on ‘jobs and careers’ or email jobs@rbwm.gov.uk  quoting ref: PEP063.

Please don’t send CVs, only RBWM application forms will be considered.

Closing date: Tuesday, 26 August 2008
 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND
 

2 X BUILT HERITAGE RECORDING & RESEARCH POSTS
(ref. E/03/08, E/04/08)
Salary range £23,528 to £32,015 (UNDER REVIEW)

Applications are invited for two permanent appointments within the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland to join a lively team responsible for recording Scotland’s Built Heritage.

The first post will concentrate on researching, investigating and analysing buildings and building types that are under threat as part of RCAHMS’ statutorily defined duty (Section 7(2)(B)(C) Planning (Listed Buildings And Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997). (Post Ref E/03/08)

The second post will focus on urban settlement across Scotland and demonstrate how towns and cities have developed over time by undertaking fieldwork, research and analysis of maps, photographs and drawings. (Post Ref: E/04/08)

For both posts you will require a degree, or equivalent experience, in architectural history or a related subject, coupled with excellent research and writing skills, and a proven track record in project management and delivery. A full, clean, current UK driving licence is essential as you will be required to undertake fieldwork throughout Scotland, including overnight stays where necessary.

RCAHMS provides a challenging and stimulating working environment.
Benefits include flexible working hours; generous support for Continuing Professional Development and a choice of civil service and partnership pensions schemes is available. RCAHMS is an equal opportunities employer and a registered Scottish charity.

For further details and an application form please write clearly stating the appropriate references to: Personnel, RCAHMS, John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh, EH8 9NX. (Tel: 0131 662 1456; Fax: 0131 662 1477) Email: personnel@rcahms.gov.uk  providing full postal address.

Closing date for the return of completed application forms:
18 August 2008

MOUCHEL

Regenerate your career
 

Built Heritage Consultant
£24,000 to £28,000 • Manchester (UU1183) • Leeds (UU1184)

Mouchel is a consulting and business services group, which helps clients in the public sector and regulated industry to provide better everyday services to customers and communities. Its combination of professional, commercial and technical expertise enables clients to improve their strategy, services, people and asset management. Operations include highways, rail, property, housing, gas, water, and management consultancy in a wide range of disciplines. Mouchel has over 11,000 employees, more than 80 offices in the UK, and a turnover in excess of £375m.

You’ll bring your specialist expertise to our multidisciplinary heritage team across a wide range of restoration, conservation and development projects. It’s a role that’ll see you carrying out assessments on buildings and a variety of structures and landscapes. As well as producing technical reports, you’ll also liaise with external contractors and statutory authorities.

Equipped with a relevant qualification, you’ll be someone who’s carried out built heritage assessments within the UK already. You’ll know how to produce technical reports and will have a good understanding of the relevant legislation (Planning Policy Guidance 15 in particular). A strong communicator, you’ll now be keen to bring your talents to this vibrant team.

For more information and to apply visit www.mouchel.com/careers  quoting the relevant reference.

Closing date: 18 August 2008.
 

Talent developed through diversity.