ST HELENS COUNCIL

Design & Conservation Officer

Post Ref - PPCD1

Department - Place Service

Salary From £32,029 To £34,788 per annum

Grade - SCP 29 - 32

Hours - 37 per week

St Helens is at the heart of the northwest 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 seeking a qualified and experiences Design & Conservation Officer to join the Planning Service. 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 & 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 Alan Kilroe, Team Leader on 01744 676177 or Melanie Hale, Service Manager - Development & Building Control on 01744 676115.

For an application form and further details, please visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/jobs [sthelens.gov.uk] or contact Kristina Dixon on telephone number: 01744 676708 or postal address: Human Resources, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP or email address: recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

Closing Date – 26 April 2019