Senior Building Conservation Advisor - 12 month Fixed term contract
Historic England
Employment Type:
Full time 12 month Fixed-term contract Location:
Hybrid · United Kingdom (multiple locations) - London · Manchester · Birmingham · Swindon · York · Portsmouth · Newcastle · Cambridge · Bristol Salary:
£40,548 - £44,745 (GBP) dependent on location and experience plus generous benefits Team:
Policy and Evidence - National Specialist Services Seniority:
Senior Closing:
11:59pm, 12th Jan 2025 GMT Perks and Benefits
Work from home option Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Additional parental leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Sabbatical Opportunities Mentoring/coaching Payroll giving Salary sacrifice Team social events Team lunches Extracurricular clubs Cycle to work scheme Job Description
Summary:
We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value, and care for them. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. We are seeking a full-time Senior Building Conservation Advisor to join our Technical Conservation Team to support the team’s role as a centre of specialist knowledge and research in the conservation of historic buildings. We need a good team player with wide experience in applied building conservation, combined with intellectual curiosity and a creative approach to problem-solving, to help deliver our evidence-based advice and guidance on caring for the built heritage. What you will be doing: As a member of the Building Conservation & Designed Landscape Team in Technical Conservation, you will provide specialist technical advice on conserving, repairing, maintaining, and adapting a vast range of heritage assets. You will also help develop guidance on appropriate methods of conserving the historic built environment by commissioning and managing applied research projects, carrying out and organizing specialist training, and producing and disseminating technical advice and guidance for various audiences. What we are looking for: Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience. Extensive, appropriate & wide-ranging post-qualification experience in the conservation of historic buildings and structures. Experience of writing reports, guidance, and articles. Practical experience of a range of historic building repair methods. Detailed knowledge of traditional building materials & systems. Strong written and oral communication skills. Team player with proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners. The role will involve travel to local offices and locations throughout England, often to sites that are inaccessible by public transport, so it is essential that you have a current driving licence valid in the UK. Attendance at meetings and site visits will often involve overnight stays. We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Why work for Historic England:
We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme, generous holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites, and development opportunities.
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Historic England
Employment Type:
Full time 12 month Fixed-term contract Location:
Hybrid · United Kingdom (multiple locations) - London · Manchester · Birmingham · Swindon · York · Portsmouth · Newcastle · Cambridge · Bristol Salary:
£40,548 - £44,745 (GBP) dependent on location and experience plus generous benefits Team:
Policy and Evidence - National Specialist Services Seniority:
Senior Closing:
11:59pm, 12th Jan 2025 GMT Perks and Benefits
Work from home option Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Additional parental leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Sabbatical Opportunities Mentoring/coaching Payroll giving Salary sacrifice Team social events Team lunches Extracurricular clubs Cycle to work scheme Job Description
Summary:
We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value, and care for them. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. We are seeking a full-time Senior Building Conservation Advisor to join our Technical Conservation Team to support the team’s role as a centre of specialist knowledge and research in the conservation of historic buildings. We need a good team player with wide experience in applied building conservation, combined with intellectual curiosity and a creative approach to problem-solving, to help deliver our evidence-based advice and guidance on caring for the built heritage. What you will be doing: As a member of the Building Conservation & Designed Landscape Team in Technical Conservation, you will provide specialist technical advice on conserving, repairing, maintaining, and adapting a vast range of heritage assets. You will also help develop guidance on appropriate methods of conserving the historic built environment by commissioning and managing applied research projects, carrying out and organizing specialist training, and producing and disseminating technical advice and guidance for various audiences. What we are looking for: Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience. Extensive, appropriate & wide-ranging post-qualification experience in the conservation of historic buildings and structures. Experience of writing reports, guidance, and articles. Practical experience of a range of historic building repair methods. Detailed knowledge of traditional building materials & systems. Strong written and oral communication skills. Team player with proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners. The role will involve travel to local offices and locations throughout England, often to sites that are inaccessible by public transport, so it is essential that you have a current driving licence valid in the UK. Attendance at meetings and site visits will often involve overnight stays. We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Why work for Historic England:
We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme, generous holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites, and development opportunities.
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