Heritage Conservation Officer – Hybrid, Growth Path

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Hart District Council:
Assistant Conservation Officer

Posted on 29/07/2026 by IHBC

£36,962 – £39,519 (Grade G)

Full-time (37 hrs pw), permanent

Location:

Hybrid (Office at Fleet in Hampshire, and working from home)

Are you passionate about historic buildings and places? Do you want to help protect and enhance the heritage of one of Hampshire’s most attractive districts while gaining experience across a wide range of heritage and planning work?

Hart District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Conservation Officer to support the delivery of our heritage and conservation service.

You will get involved in providing proactive heritage advice on a variety of projects and initiatives, helping to ensure that the District’s historic environment is conserved and enjoyed for future generations.

Working closely with the Conservation Officer and Development Management team, you will contribute to the Council’s statutory responsibilities relating to listed buildings, conservation areas and other heritage assets by providing specialist advice on Listed Building Consent applications, planning applications affecting listed buildings and proposals affecting Conservation Areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career heritage professional looking to develop their skills and build a career in the conservation of the historic environment.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in conservation, planning, architecture or related discipline
• member of, or working towards membership of, the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
• Some knowledge of the English planning system relating to heritage and building conservation
• Experience of IT particularly MS Office (Word, Outlook)
• High standard of written and oral communication
• Strong customer focus

Hart is a largely rural district in North-East Hampshire, consistently ranked among the best places to live in the UK. The Council is ambitious and focused on improving services, encouraging innovation and delivering value for money for residents.

We offer a competitive package including;

• local government pension scheme
• flexible working hours
• hybrid working policy allowing generous homeworking each week
• generous leave allowance
• support for CPD including professional subscription
• free staff parking
• confidential employee advice & support programme
• promotion of a healthy work/life balance
• a really supportive team

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Interviews:
Likely to be held 10th September and 11th September 2026