Wexford County Council invites applicants for the post of Executive Architectural Conservation Officer.

Selection for this post will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which vacancies may be filled. 
Applications will only be accepted on the official Wexford County Council application form as advertised with the post.

Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for this post are available from our website www.wexfordcoco.ie. Please note all applications for the above posts must be Typed and submitted by Email only to recruitment@wexfordcoco.ie
Printed hard copies will NOT be accepted for this post

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for this post is:
5.00 pm on Thursday 21^st August, 2025

This post is part of the Local Authority Heritage Programme, supported by the Heritage Council




 

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
 

1. hold a recognised qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in a technical discipline related to the built environment including architecture, structural engineering, building surveying or spatial / town / urban planning;

2. after attaining the qualification referred to at (a) above, have five years’ satisfactory experience relevant to the post (or four years for registered architects);

3. have a satisfactory knowledge of architectural heritage, design and conservation, strategic planning and urban design, and the legal framework governing architectural conservation and planning;

4. possess a high standard of technical training and experience appropriate to the nature of the work undertaken, including administrative experience;

5. have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

1. hold a postgraduate qualification (NFQ Levels 9 or 10) in architectural conservation, spatial planning, architectural design or urban design; or a postgraduate qualification in which the research subject related to the theory and practice of architectural conservation, strategic planning, architectural design or urban design; or have a recognised accreditation in architectural conservation;

2. demonstrable experience in strategic planning, urban design and/or architectural conservation management;

3. experience and/or qualification in project management.

Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer