Conservation Officer


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£198.19 to £198.19 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and provide recommendations on listed building consent applications, planning applications and related heritage consultations.

• Provide specialist conservation advice on proposals affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, registered parks and gardens and other designated and non-designated heritage assets.

• Respond to pre-application enquiries and provide advice to applicants, agents and colleagues.

• Undertake site visits as required.

• Prepare written consultation responses, reports and recommendations.

• Assist with conservation area matters, heritage projects and policy work where required.

• Support the monitoring and resolution of Buildings at Risk cases.

• Liaise with Historic England, local amenity societies, town and parish councils, applicants and other stakeholders.

• Attend meetings and represent the Historic Environment Team as required.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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