At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the Role
We have positions available; please state your preference in your application.
- Fixed Term Contract – 2 years
- Maternity Cover – temporary cover up to one year, end date dependent upon return of substantive post holder
Bath’s international significance is recognised through its dual World Heritage Site designation, extensive conservation area, and exceptional concentration of historic buildings. Beyond the City of Bath, the wider Bath and North East Somerset area contains a rich and diverse historic environment, including locally distinctive vernacular architecture, nationally important archaeology, and significant industrial and coal‑mining heritage.
- over 6,000 listed buildings (approximately 3% Grade I, 10% Grade II* and 87% Grade II)
- 35 conservation areas
- 16 registered historic parks and gardens
- a wide range of undesignated local heritage assets
To help manage, protect, and enhance this exceptional historic environment, we are seeking two experienced historic built environment professionals to join our specialist team on fixed‑term contracts of one and two years.
Team and Work You Will Do
You will work within a well‑established, multidisciplinary team of conservation and other specialist colleagues. The team undertakes a wide and rewarding range of work, including:
- managing, assessing, and recommending decisions on listed building consent and planning applications
- advising on development proposals affecting heritage assets
- guiding new development and capital projects with historic environment implications
- conservation area designation, review, and appraisal
- work on heritage at risk
- contributing to Local Plan policy development and site allocations
There is also a particular opportunity to support Council‑led projects, as the Council owns a substantial number of listed buildings across Bath and has responsibility for a wide range of functions within this uniquely sensitive historic environment.
About You
- hold a degree in a relevant subject
- be a member of, or working towards membership of, the IHBC and ideally RTPI
- have a demonstrable track record in heritage conservation, the planning process, and achieving high‑quality outcomes
- possess a strong understanding of national and local historic environment policy and legislation
- have previous local government experience
Why Join Us?
We are a positive, supportive, and collaborative team, committed to delivering excellent outcomes for both heritage and communities. You will have the opportunity to work in a world‑class historic environment, contribute to addressing major challenges such as climate change and retrofit in historic buildings, and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most significant places.
If you are forward‑thinking, ambitious, and motivated to make a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We support flexible working with the opportunity to move between the award‑winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham (your main office base), and other Council locations in Bath and Midsomer Norton, as well as some homeworking.
Interviews and Information
We aim to hold all interviews for this position face‑to‑face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidate and panel members.
If you require further information or want an informal chat about the role, please contact Deputy Head of Planning, Paula Freeland or Principal Conservation Officer, Jayne Boldy by e‑mail at paula_freeland@bathnes.gov.uk, jayne_boldy@bathnes.gov.uk.
Interview date: TBC
Please no agencies.
Equal Opportunities
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW.
DBS Check
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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