Conservation Officer
Company
Location
Cheltenham
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£32,597 - £34,434 a year
Job Highlights
- Assist in implementing statutory obligations regarding heritage assets, manage applications, and shape planning decisions for Cheltenham's historic environment.
- Ideal candidates will have experience in conservation, excellent advisory skills, and a proactive attitude towards heritage preservation.
- This full-time role in Cheltenham includes generous holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme, and potential flexibility for part-time work.
Job Requirements/Description
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Hours
Full-Time
Salary range
£32,597 - £34,434 (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026)
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
About the role
Job description
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Conservation Officer to assist with the implementation of the Council's statutory obligations in respect of listed buildings, conservation areas, and other heritage assets.
You will manage listed building consent applications, provide expert advice to colleagues, applicants, and stakeholders, and support planning decisions and pre-application proposals that shape our historic spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a varied caseload of listed building consent applications and associated appeals.
You will play a key role in preserving Cheltenham's unique character while supporting sustainable development. Join us and help shape the future of our historic environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
We will consider requests for part-time hours for this position.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
What can we do for you...
An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
Access to free counselling services.
Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
A cycle to work scheme.
Low-cost town centre parking.
A commitment to employee wellbeing.
Applications
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
Sun, 13 Sep 2026
Permanent
Contract Hours
Full-Time
Salary range
£32,597 - £34,434 (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026)
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
About the role
Job description
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Conservation Officer to assist with the implementation of the Council's statutory obligations in respect of listed buildings, conservation areas, and other heritage assets.
You will manage listed building consent applications, provide expert advice to colleagues, applicants, and stakeholders, and support planning decisions and pre-application proposals that shape our historic spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a varied caseload of listed building consent applications and associated appeals.
You will play a key role in preserving Cheltenham's unique character while supporting sustainable development. Join us and help shape the future of our historic environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
We will consider requests for part-time hours for this position.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
What can we do for you...
An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
Access to free counselling services.
Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
A cycle to work scheme.
Low-cost town centre parking.
A commitment to employee wellbeing.
Applications
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
Sun, 13 Sep 2026
Company
Location
Cheltenham
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£32,597 - £34,434 a year