Waverley Borough Council
Senior Conservation Officer
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Use your expertise to make a lasting impact At Waverley Borough Council, we’re proud of our commitment to delivering high-quality services to our communities. We’re seeking a skilled Senior Conservation Officer to join our Planning Specialists Team and help us shape a better borough.
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; 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.
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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
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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 (Sophie.piper@waverley.gov.uk) or phone (01483 523379) or Sarah Wells, Planning Specialists Team Leader by email (sarah.wells@waverley.gov.uk) 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.
Salary - £43,993 per annum pro rata to 22 hours a week - £26,158 per annum
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