Conservation Officer in Dorset Council's Conservation & Design Team, assessing listed building and conservation area applications and advising on enforcement. Full driving licence and vehicle required.
Dorset Council is looking for a Conservation and Design Officer. It’s a permanent, full or part-time post based in Dorchester, with hybrid working, paying £29,542 to £46,579 a year. Applications close on Sunday 15 November 2026.
About the role
Conservation Officer post in Dorset Council's Conservation & Design Team. Covers listed building and conservation area casework, planning consultations, guidance documents and enforcement advice across the Dorset Council area.
About Dorset Council
Dorset Council is a unitary local authority for the Dorset district in England covering most of the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What they’re looking for
- Planning or building conservation qualification
- IHBC membership an advantage
- Listed building casework experience
- Strong report-writing and communication
- Full driving licence
- Vehicle available for travel
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Local government pension
- Flexible and agile working
- Learning and development
- Part-time applications welcome
How to apply
You apply directly with Dorset Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 15 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Dorset Council’s website.
