3 months contract with local authority

• Providing comprehensive support for heritage, conservation, and urban design initiatives to meet the diverse needs of Tower Hamlets’ multicultural communities.
  
• Assisting in the delivery of heritage, conservation, and urban design services, including pre-application proposals, policy development, and input on key Place Shaping projects.
  
• Promoting the Directorate's work and services through effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Contributing to the spatial elements of the Community Plan by applying planning and development tools in alignment with the council’s visions and values.
  
• Supporting the regeneration of the borough through the effective application of planning powers and partnership working with regeneration agencies.
  

• Providing generalist support and managing allocated case loads in compliance with statutory requirements and the council’s policies.
  
• Utilizing specialist knowledge to offer expert advice and support, and participating in policy development and implementation.
  
• Offering generalist advice and support to the team, and keeping stakeholders informed of relevant issues and progress.
  
• Participating in the appointment and management of consultants, and monitoring heritage, conservation, urban design, and Place Shaping projects/programs.
  
• Initiating and preparing bids for funding, supporting the development of policies and procedures, and staying updated on relevant policies and developments.
  
• Maintaining and organizing heritage, conservation, and urban design files and documents, and providing administrative support.
  
• Assisting in the management and maintenance of heritage asset and tree databases, registers, and associated IT data stores.
  
• Supporting legal and planning enforcement colleagues with cases involving conservation and urban design issues.
  

• Relevant experience in heritage, conservation, urban design, or related fields.
  
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and best professional standards.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to stay updated on relevant policies and developments.
  
• Experience in managing case loads and providing generalist support.
  
• Familiarity with planning and development tools and powers.