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- £39.7/hr
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- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
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About Us
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Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than
just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving
organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming
recruitment in the public and private sectors.
In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private
sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities,
such as local councils and central government departments, often
struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to
qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory
constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter
high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and
temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for
niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the
universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need
for efficient workforce solutions.
Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with
innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse
organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations
face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes,
reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With
an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic
Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific
needs of both public and private sectors.
Job Description
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: £39.70 per hour Umbrella
Summary
- This role involves leading the provision of specialist conservation, heritage, and urban design advice within a local authority on a 3-month contract. The position is crucial for ensuring the protection and enhancement of the historic environment across the borough. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning decisions, policy development, and regeneration projects, ensuring that heritage considerations are integrated into urban planning processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert conservation and urban design advice on complex planning applications, listed building applications, major developments, and regeneration schemes.
- Lead on heritage matters within the Strategic Planning Team, ensuring the historic environment is considered in planning decisions and policy development.
- Manage conservation area appraisals, conservation management plans, Article 4 Directions, heritage strategies, and supplementary planning documents (SPDs).
- Lead pre-application discussions and negotiations with developers, architects, consultants, and stakeholders to secure high-quality design outcomes.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, briefings, and presentations for Planning Committees, senior management, elected members, and other decision-making bodies.
- Represent the Council at Planning Hearings, Public Inquiries, court proceedings, and stakeholder meetings as an expert witness where required.
Requirements
- Significant experience in building conservation, heritage management, urban design, or planning.
- Experience advising on listed building applications, conservation areas, heritage assets, and complex planning proposals.
- Degree in Conservation, Historic Buildings, Town Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Heritage Management, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional qualification in a conservation, planning, architecture, or heritage-related field.
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as IHBC, RTPI, RIBA, or equivalent.
Additional Information
- Rate: £39.70 per hour Umbrella
- Working hours: 28 hours per week
- Temporary position for 28 hours a week to cover until permanent position filled.
- Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU, United Kingdom
- Work pattern: 2 days in the office - typically Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- The role closes on 10th August 2026, apply ASAP.