Senior Conservation Officer

About the Role As a qualified Senior Conservation Officer, who has obtained IHBC membership or who has similar knowledge and expertise gained through relevant work experience; the you will be one of Waverley’s custodians of over 1,700 listed buildings, 44 conservation areas and numerous heritage assets. Providing support, guidance and specialist advice to both colleagues within Planning Services and external stakeholders, you will have demonstrable experience within your field of expertise.

You will sit in the Planning Specialist Team with a Principal Conservation Officer, Conservation Officer, Urban Design Specialist and technician, all working towards place shaping and the delivery of key developments to meet the growth needs of the Borough. About You With well-developed negotiation skills, you will be responsible for ensuring the best outcomes for the preservation and enhancement of Waverley’s heritage assets.

We take a pragmatic approach to managing our historic environment and you will have a similar outlook, seeking to find innovative solutions to complex problems. Waverley is a beautiful rural authority with a focus on four distinct settlements. A full valid driving license is essential to this role to ensure you can visit sites efficiently and with ease. It is a hybrid role with a requirement for regular attendance at the Council Offices.

What We Offer In return for your valued contribution, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes: – Hybrid and agile working policies – Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships – Generous annual leave and flexi time – An employee assistance programme – Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting:  Jobs | Waverley Borough Council Ready to join us?

Apply now and help shape the future of Waverley. For an informal conversation, please contact Sophie Piper, Principal Conservation Officer by email ( [email protected] ) or phone (01483 523379) or Sarah Wells, Planning Specialists Team Leader by email ( [email protected] ) or phone (01483 523488) The closing date for application is 9am on the 5th October 2026 and we anticipate interviews being held in person in Godalming on 14th October 2026.

Equality and Inclusion Statement The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here –  Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners.

We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here –  Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time. Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

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