Heritage Officer

The role

An exciting opportunity for a Heritage Officer to join the Development Management Service has arisen. The post holder will help the Council protect the Town’s heritage assets and respond to Warrington’s distinctiveness.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a team player with the ability to make things happen.

This is an excellent opportunity for your own personal and career development, and a chance to work on a range of exciting projects.

Introduction to Warrington

Investment and market interest in Warrington is strong and is getting stronger. Warrington is one of the most successful towns in the country, regularly being ranked as one of the best places in the UK for economic performance and quality of life for its residents.

It is a key gateway, centrally placed within the Northwest of England at the heart of a highly connected network of Motorways, mainline rail and waterways. This accessibility means Warrington can be easily reached from locations in the North West and further afield.

Development Management is a priority, frontline service within the Council and has extensive engagement with our elected members, residents, businesses and other stakeholders and, as such, we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to help deliver the service to meet the ambitious plans for the borough.

The benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• a flexible working environment with a hybrid arrangement currently consisting of 3 days home based working and 2 days in our brand new Time Square office conveniently located within Warrington town centre
• a minimum of 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years of Local Government Service
• the opportunity to work on a varied caseload of heritage projects with a commitment to continuous development
• access to our comprehensive benefits package including; our ‘Warrington Rewards’ retail and services discount and savings scheme and a range of environmental and travel benefits

Applications to be submitted via the Council’s website by 18 September with Interviews to be scheduled for w/c 26 September.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

For an informal discussion please contact Matt Carney, Major Applications Team Leader – tel. 01925 442638 or email matthew.carney@warrington.gov.uk

Apply online at – Heritage Officer | warrington.gov.uk