Principal Place Leadership and Conservation Officer

Contract Type:
Permanent;

Working Hours:

37 hours a week, Monday to Friday;
Worker Type:
Hybrid;
Salary:
Starting £40,777 (Year
1) rising to £44,075 (Year
4) plus a £5,000 per annum market supplement;

Location:

Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
.

We are seeking a Principal Conservation Officer to provide expert advice and leadership on heritage and conservation matters within Nottingham City Council's Planning Service. The role is key to protecting and enhancing the city’s historic environment, ensuring that heritage considerations are fully integrated into planning decisions, regeneration projects, and policy development.

You will work on a wide range of complex and high‑profile cases, including listed building consents, conservation area proposals, and enforcement matters involving heritage assets. The role requires close collaboration with developers, statutory consultees such as Historic England, and local communities to secure high‑quality, sustainable outcomes that respect Nottingham's unique historic character while supporting growth and regeneration.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in conservation, planning, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in built heritage conservation within a planning context, including advising on planning applications and listed building consents.
• In‑depth knowledge of planning legislation, national and local policy, and guidance relating to the historic environment, along with a strong understanding of architectural history, building materials, and conservation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interpret technical information, produce clear written reports, and present evidence at planning committees, appeals or public inquiries.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage a varied caseload, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering high‑quality services that put citizens first, alongside a strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in service delivery.

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

Working for Nottingham City Council offers competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme and an inclusive, progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

21st June 2026