Lead Officer - Heritage And Place Haylock House, Kettering, United Kingdom £59,077 - £62,879 Full Time Apply By 21 June, 2026 Job Posted Date 20 May, 2026

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Kettering, United Kingdom
Base: £59,077 - £62,879; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Urban design proficiency
Conservation oversight
Archaeology management
This role provides leadership for the Council's Heritage & Place services, overseeing conservation, archaeology, urban design, and landscape functions

Job Summary

  • This role provides leadership for the Council's Heritage & Place services, overseeing conservation, archaeology, urban design, and landscape functions.
  • The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Policy & Placemaking to develop strategies that transform service delivery across North Northamptonshire.
  • Key responsibilities include providing expert environmental advice for planning applications and ensuring high-quality places are created through resilient and cost-effective operations.

Matching Summary

This role provides leadership for the Council's Heritage & Place services, overseeing conservation, archaeology, urban design, and landscape functions.

Salary

Base: £59,077 - £62,879; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Urban Design proficiency
  • Conservation oversight
  • Archaeology management
  • Landscape strategy delivery
  • Planning application advice

Nice-to-have

  • Partnership working skills
  • Strategic transformation experience
  • Cost-effective service delivery
  • Resilient team leadership

Key Requirements

  • Proficiency in Urban Design matters
  • Experience in heritage and place services
  • Ability to shape and deliver strategies

Work Rights

Not specified

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