Landscape Architect

Norfolk County Council

2616 Landscape Architect

Contract: Temporary Contract until March 2025

Basis: 37 hours per week

Salary: £30,151 to £32,020 per annum (Grade H)

Location: Norwich

Are you passionate about the environment? Are you looking for a new challenge and to take the next step in your career? If so, this is a real chance to make a positive difference working in our Specialist Advice Team

You will work as a member of the Specialist Advice team within our Environment Service, using your experience to protect, enhance and promote the Council’s assets for the benefit of residents and visitors and work within our passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced team as we deliver projects and provide professional advice to Environment Service colleagues, Planning and other Council services, Councillors and members of the public.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Architect to support the planning, design, development and delivery of an efficient green infrastructure and Landscape programme of work, providing technical support and advice to Norfolk County Council (NCC).

This post will provide day-to-day delivery of Landscape advice, support and delivery of projects to ensure that the natural environment of Norfolk is safeguarded and enhanced through the planning system, to meet legal obligations and recognising the benefits to the Norfolk economy that this brings. Supporting the work of Environment Service specialists as required, this post will support the work of the team; provide detailed advice on individual planning applications and strategies; take direct accountability for meeting objectives on time.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated professional aspiring to play a central role in the sustainable development of Norfolk’s Green Infrastructure. The role requires knowledge and experience in the preparation of detailed landscape designs and masterplans, whilst ensuring that all work undertaken can deliver a Biodiversity Net Gain.

 Representing the Environment Service at meetings, public consultation and other events, the postholder will be required to maintain strong working relationships across project partners and external stakeholders, as well as ensuring projects are delivered on time and to schedule,

Experience of delivering quality work to deadlines is essential, as is a flexible approach to collaborative working with a calm and positive approach to problem-solving. You will have a relevant degree and possess a thorough understanding of the current planning system and environmental legislation. The post requires strong influencing skills and a focussed delivery of our priorities.

If you feel that you possess the skills and experience required for the job we would be delighted to discuss the opportunity with you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Martin Horlock – Specialist Advice Manager at martin.horlock@norfolk.gov.uk

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email address.

Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

job description and person specification

You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

Closing date: 27 June 2023.

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