Job Description

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.



Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.



At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our

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values (

Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising

), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job details

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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Conservation Officer who can work as part of an established team conserving and enhancing the district's heritage.



With more than 2,200 listed buildings and 60 conservation areas, the historic environment in Huntingdonshire is rich and wide-ranging. A successful candidate may find themselves dealing with a timber-framed cottage one day and Cold War architecture the next



We are looking for someone who can work effectively with customers and colleagues on the management of the historic environment and the assessment of new development proposals. The varied workload will include providing specialist technical advice on planning applications, enforcement issues and policy development.



You will have a degree or equivalent in Conservation or a related discipline and have extensive experience in assessing the impact of proposed development on various heritage assets. IHBC accreditation is desirable.



The post is permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role and would involve twice-weekly attendance at the office and on-site, combined with the opportunity for home working. You may be required on occasion to work outside normal office hours in accordance with the needs of the service.



An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Apply

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To apply for this position, please complete the application form.



The closing date is

9am 1 December 2025

and interviews will be held the week commencing 8 December 2025.


However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!



For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.



Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

Working for the council

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As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.



Salary 41,934 - 46,945


Hours 37 Hours Weekly


Location Huntingdon


Contract Type Permanent full time


Closing Date 1 December 2025 09:00