Principal Conservation Officer (Conservation & Environment Team Leader)

You will manage a small and dedicated expert team of Conservation, Arboricultural and Ecology specialists and provide clear, authoritative advice to planning colleagues, councillors, applicants, agents, property owners and community stakeholders. Your individual work will include listed building and conservation area casework, conservation area reviews, enhancement schemes, Buildings at Risk activity, advice on major and sensitive proposals, and support for wider corporate and regeneration projects relative to your own work and the specialisms of the team.

We are looking for an experienced conservation professional who can combine technical expertise with sound judgement, practical problem solving and strong communication and management skills. You will be educated to degree or diploma level, or equivalent, with significant post-qualification experience in conservation and design. Full membership of the IHBC and/or eligibility for RTPI membership is required, alongside a good understanding of conservation, planning legislation, national guidance and local government procedures related to the Conservation & Environment functions.

Starting salary up to £54,000 per annum, plus essential car user allowance and relocation package of up to £8,000
Based at King's Court Council Offices, King's Lynn, with hybrid working, In return, we can offer a competitive salary, flexible/hybrid working options, generous annual leave, the Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to work in a beautiful and varied borough where your professional expertise will make a lasting difference. For those looking to relocate, we also offer a relocation package.