Overview
Landscape Officer
£37,236 - £40,674 per annum 37 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract 2 years. Cirencester/Agile.
Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the landscape of the Cotswolds? An exciting opportunity to join Cotswold District Council as our Landscape Officer on a two-year fixed term contract. You will provide high quality, robust landscape and green infrastructure advice to support positive environmental outcomes that align with community, climate change and nature recovery priorities.
The Council is focused on a proactive approach to delivering the Corporate Plan priorities, including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy. The Natural, Built and Historic Environment Service is fundamental to the Council’s sustainable future. We are looking for an enthusiastic Landscape Officer to join the team to provide advice on planning proposals, allocations and Local Plan policies, ensuring protection and enhancement of landscapes and creation/maintenance of accessible and multi-functional green infrastructure.
You will work with a variety of stakeholders and partnerships, including the Cotswold National Landscape Board, developers, planning agents and applicants, landscape consultants, local communities, and other customers, to create sustainable, positive outcomes through practical solutions.
Responsibilities
* Provide landscape and green infrastructure advice on planning proposals, allocations and Local Plan policies to protect and enhance landscapes and create/maintain accessible, multi-functional green infrastructure.
* Engage with stakeholders (e.g., Cotswold National Landscape Board, developers, planning agents, landscape consultants, local communities) to deliver sustainable outcomes across the District.
* Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop practical, forward-thinking solutions that support environmental and climate priorities.
Qualifications
* Postgraduate qualification in your area of expertise and/or at least five years of relevant experience.
* High level of knowledge, understanding and experience of all aspects of landscape and green infrastructure.
* Ability to work positively with a range of stakeholders and customers.
* Experience of continuously improving services and developing products to meet customer needs.
* Good communication and negotiation skills.
Special Conditions
* Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
* This post is designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.
What Can We Do For You
* Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working.
* Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
* 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if part-time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years of service.
* Two volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice.
* Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care (renewed annually).
* Generous contributory Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 for support and counselling.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with tax and NI savings on electric cars.
* Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements.
Terms and conditions apply. These are just a handful of the benefits available.
If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the Apply for this Position icon within this page. Alternatively, email the recruitment team on the contact details provided.
Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.
About The Organisation
We are proud of the businesses, communities and residents of this beautiful area, delivering for needs in a fast-changing environment. We aim to be fleet of foot and deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities, including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups and applying safer recruitment practices to all vacancies. A pre-employment medical questionnaire, references, identity/nationality/immigration status checks, and verification of relevant history may be required.
Accredited under the Disability Confident scheme; we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
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