Heritage/ Senior Heritage Officer

Senior Heritage Officer

Location: Brecon

Salary: Grade 7-10 £34,434 - £42,839

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week (Part time hours considered)

Closing date: 26th May 2026

Interview date: 8th June 2026

Job Purpose:

To support the day-to-day delivery of the Authority s heritage and building conservation service and related development management and policy advice. To ensure the service meets the needs of its users and performance targets are met.

Main Duties

• To provide building conservation advice and recommendations to the Development Management Team on listed building consent applications, conservation area consent applications and heritage related planning applications.
• To provide heritage and building conservation advice on pre-application and other planning enquiries.
• To support the Enforcement Team in heritage related matters including unauthorised work to listed buildings and conservation areas, and the preparation of evidence for enforcement cases including Listed Building Enforcement Notices.
• To prepare and present reports to relevant Committees as appropriate in connection to planning/Listed Building Consent applications and other heritage matters as may be required.
• To provide advice to applicants, agents and the public on the appropriate conservation of historic buildings and related matters.

This is not a complete list of responsibilities. For a more in-depth description of the role responsibilities, please refer to our website.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• A degree in a subject relevant to Building Conservation.
• Member of, or working towards Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Relevant experience in a building conservation environment related to Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas.
• The ability to assess and advise on a wide range of historic structures, architectural and historic features, in relation to their significance and the potential impact of development.
• Knowledge of traditional building architecture, conservation philosophy, techniques, materials, conservation methods, retrofit, and the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings.
• A commitment to the principles and aims of building conservation.
• Experience in the provision of building conservation advice in a planning environment.
• A good working knowledge of Listed Building and Conservation Area legislation, policy, and guidance, particularly as it applies in Wales.
• Effective and efficient communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal with experience of dealing courteously with the public and Members.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team and to mentor and support colleagues as a point of reference on heritage related issues.
• The ability to write clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• A good telephone manner and ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members and staff and diffuse potentially volatile situations.
• Current driving license.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours as necessary for evening or weekend meetings / events.
• Level 1 Welsh Language Skill.

Note on Welsh Language Requirement

Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.