Grade: 9a
Hourly Rate: £23.90 - £25.81
Salary: £34907.25 - £37695.84 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Where this is a requirement for the successful candidate to work from home as part of the role you will be provided with the necessary IT equipment by the Council, however, you will be responsible for the provision of any required furniture.
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed professional, for the post of Landscape Architect within the Heritage and Design Team. You will provide specialist technical landscape and design advice in the delivery of the Council's statutory responsibilities in relation to the natural and built environment throughout the Scottish Borders.
The Scottish Borders has a rich and varied rural environment, and landscape input is required on a wide range of projects, in particular for planning applications associated with the landscape and visual impact of windfarms and other forms of renewable energy.
The Scottish Borders is a region of diverse landscapes from the rolling upland hills and valleys with wild remote places, to the rugged Berwickshire Coast, with the river Tweed catchment system at its centre. The landscape supports agriculture, forestry, mature woodland and outdoor recreation as well as a rich and diverse wildlife.
Responsibilities
You will be at the heart of a committed team of brilliant and valued environmental specialists, covering landscape, trees, ecology, heritage and design and archaeology, working together to advise on the built and natural environment and Placemaking within the Planning, Housing and Buildings Standards Service.
You will provide advice and guidance on a wide range of developments including renewables; windfarms, solar power and battery storage; forestry applications and housing proposals, and also input into Policy development for the LDP.
Essential
* Hons Degree in Landscape Architecture or other relevant subject.
* Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (MLI)
* A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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