Landscape Officer
Are you passionate about landscape architecture and design? If so, we want to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Landscape Officer within the council's Environmental Planning Team, in the Planning Department.
The Environmental Planning Team is a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice on landscape architecture, design arboriculture, ecology and built heritage with the mission to improve and protect the varied and high-quality environment of Cheshire East, helping to shape sustainable forms of development and places.
About the role
As a Landscape Officer, you will help shape development to secure the best landscape outcomes, managing a caseload of planning application consultations and appeals. The role provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including:
- Preparing and managing landscape consultations, including visual and landscape assessment advice;
- Advising on landscape Design Matters across a variety of projects, and managing implementation; and
- Developing landscape guidance and policy for the Local Plan, including input into Design Codes, and future place shaping.
Cheshire East is a large and busy planning authority with a varied landscape context including the Peak Park Fringe, Cheshire Plain and the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge. This provides a diverse profile of work and associated opportunities. We are a dedicated and supportive team, committed to see you succeed, supporting your development and offering opportunity for growth.