A Heritage Officer works within UK local authorities to protect, conserve and enhance the historic environment. They assess planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas, provide expert heritage advice, prepare conservation guidance and support the management of heritage assets across the authority.
This role requires strong knowledge of heritage legislation, conservation principles, local character and the impact of development on historic places.
Main Responsibilities
Assess planning applications affecting listed buildings and heritage assets
Provide expert heritage advice to planners, developers and architects
Prepare conservation area appraisals, heritage statements and guidance
Support enforcement and monitoring of heritage-related planning conditions
Review development proposals for heritage impact and design quality
Engage with communities, heritage groups and statutory consultees
Represent the authority at committees, hearings and public events
Typical Employers
Local authorities
National parks
Urban development corporations
Heritage and conservation bodies
Salary Range
Heritage Officer salaries typically range from £38,000 to £50,000, depending on location and project scale.