We are delighted to be recruiting for new positions in the Gardens Trust conservation team to support our role in the English planning system, requiring us to respond to consultations by local planning authorities on planning applications affecting sites on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
Conservation Officer (part-time)
28 hours/week (0.8 FTE). (We are open to this being split across 2 people, eg 0.4 FTE each – please note your availability on your application.) We are flexible around timings and days.
The Conservation Officer will be responsible for providing advice on planning applications in the South West, South East, West Midlands and London. Please note that due to resource constraints you will not be expected or able to make site visits and will instead liaise with local volunteers for their input.
Conservation Casework Manager (part-time)
7 hours/week (0.2 FTE). We are flexible around timings and days.
The Conservation Casework Manager will be responsible for carrying out an initial sift and prioritization of planning applications, providing an overview of casework when required, and working with colleagues to provide data on our planning application work where required.
Both roles are home-based but with travel likely, particularly to London. Contracts are until December 31st 2027 but with an expectation that this will be extended.
We are looking for self-starting team players to join our small but ambitious team. We are a friendly group, highly-motivated to champion historic parks and gardens in the 21st century. The Gardens Trust is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the contributions they make. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please download the job descriptions and to apply send a covering letter and your cv to catherine.ford@thegardenstrust.org. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4, showing how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
The closing date for applications is midnight 9th August, interviews will be held by Teams in week commencing 24th August.
Top image: Belhus Park by James Rudoni www.rudoniphoto.com
