Experience
NCF Heritage was established in late 2020 by Natalie Fenner, a well-respected heritage consultant, based in North Wiltshire, with 18 years’ experience of working in the wider historic environment sector. Combining detailed knowledge of historic buildings and architectural history, along with a friendly, community focused and business-like approach to conservation, Natalie is a valuable and confident addition to any project team.
With a strong academic background including a Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Architectural History from the Courtauld Institute and an MSc in Historic Building Conservation from Oxford Brookes, Natalie started her career at English Heritage (now Historic England) as an architectural researcher. She then moved to South Oxfordshire District Council as a conservation officer and latterly spent 9 years working for the Church of England, advising on interventions to predominantly Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings. Whilst in this role, Natalie was instrumental in bringing to fruition a complex project for a Gr I listed medieval city centre church and attached Gr II* listed school facing closure, into a multi-million-pound education and community facility.
She is well versed in a wide range of building types and ages, taking a pragmatic, helpful and where possible creative approach, to their continued development and re-use. Having good working relationships with stakeholders, clients and colleagues, Natalie brings a strong track record in negotiating complex schemes which result in a positive long-term outcome.