Heritage Officer
Stoke-on-Trent
£ 40 - 45/hour inside ir 35
Heritage Officer Enforcement
3 months, Inside IR35
Stoke on Trent
About the role
To work closely with a range of stakeholders, notably the Building Preservation Trust, to promote and facilitate the conservation of the city's historic environment. This will be achieved by fostering a relationship with property and land owners to improve and secure their heritage assets and, where necessary, undertake enforcement action under the planning acts.
Responsibilities
Liaise with Building Preservation Trust, Ward Councillors, members of the public and other stakeholders to identify buildings and other Heritage Assets that may require support/enforcement.
Signpost heritage asset owners to potential sources of support and funding.
To provide sound advice in respect of enforcement and planning law, policy and guidance, following standard procedures, best practice and corporate objectives.
To critically appraise and recommend decisions on formal applications and enforcement complaints under planning and associated legislation (including those relating to listed buildings, conservation areas, tree preservation orders, advertisements, hazardous substances etc), together with any plans or supporting documentation supplied, to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and approved policies.
To support and where instructed, undertake the necessary enforcement actions, including but not limited to, the serving of Section 215 Notices, Planning Contravention Notic...