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Details...

Job title:
Conservation and Design Officer
Job reference:
PPCD4
Department
Environmental & Trading Services
Grade:
SCP 35 - 38
Pay:
From: £15,392 To: £16,718
Hours:
18.5 hours per week
Closing date:
11/05/2017

Description...

'St. Helens is at the heart of the North West region, where the pace of change is as fast as ever, transforming both landscape and economy in recent years. St. Helens has a reputation for working in partnership to deliver development on the ground. We are currently working towards adopting a new local plan.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Design and Conservation Officer to join the Planning Service on a part time basis as a job share. The role will fulfil statutory duties in relation to designated and non-designated heritage assets in the Borough as well as providing design advice more generally and input into policy formulation. Quality and performance are at the heart of the service and are key priorities for the team as a whole. The successful candidate will therefore have a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach to work within this context.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, have a flexible approach to problem solving and be capable of dealing with a wide variety of situations working within a friendly, supported environment. They must have a relevant qualification, excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as being enthusiastic and committed.

For an informal discussion please contact Melanie Hale, Service Manager - Development on 01744 676115

When applying for this vacancy, you have the following options

For an application form and further details contact:

recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

When requesting an application form please state your name, your address, the job you are interested in and the job reference number.
The Council's official job application form must be completed in all cases. CVs should not be submitted as a replacement.