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 icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
At Huntingdonshire District Council, our historic environment is at the heart of what makes our places special. As a Conservation Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing the district’s rich heritage, providing expert advice on listed buildings, conservation areas and development proposals. Working across a wide range of projects, you'll help ensure that growth and conservation go hand in hand, influencing decisions that preserve our historic assets for future generations.
You are passionate about the historic built environment and bring specialist knowledge of conservation, heritage legislation and building repair. With strong communication and analytical skills, you'll be confident working with developers, residents, councillors and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. Whether assessing complex proposals, advising on policy or supporting appeals, you'll combine technical expertise with a collaborative and creative approach to problem-solving. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact on the character and quality of our places, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our Planning team and help protect Huntingdonshire's heritage while supporting the sustainable growth of one of the country's most distinctive districts.
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. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over Sponsorship for any role.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 31 July 2026 and interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
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!
We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.
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 [email protected].
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.
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.
