2 East Suffolk Council jobs in England & Wales

You'll work closely with our Assistant Heritage Officer, Senior Design & Heritage Officers, and Principal Design & Heritage Officer to:

• Provide expert advice on development proposals affecting heritage assets.
• Support nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Commission and deliver Conservation Area reviews and appraisals.
• Lead on expanding and updating Article 4 Directions.
• Propose new listings and update our Buildings at Risk register.
• Champion heritage with colleagues, developers, communities, and elected members.
This is not just a casework role, you'll influence projects and policies that will safeguard East Suffolk's heritage for future generations.

We expect you to bring the skills, experience, and commitment needed to protect and enhance East Suffolk's heritage, including:
• Significant experience working with listed buildings and Conservation Areas.
• Strong theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge of built heritage conservation.
• A good grounding in planning and building control processes.
• Associate or Full Membership of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).
• A positive, proactive approach with the ability to assess proposals, solve problems, and communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
Why join us? You'll be part of a team of five heritage and design specialists with backgrounds in building conservation, architecture, archaeology, planning, urban design, and landscape history. Working in a well-resourced, supportive environment, you'll have opportunities for career development, professional training, and cross-disciplinary learning. If you think you have the skills and passion to succeed, even if you don't tick every box, we'd like to hear from you.

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work. In addition to the rural and urban diversity of East Suffolk itself, the district is close to the large urban centres of both Norwich and Ipswich, with rail services providing access to the Council's offices by train. We might be 'on the edge' but we can be accessed easily from a wide area (jpg) and offer flexible and remote working in a dynamic team., East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0


• Great opportunities for training and development
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.