About The Job
This role is a permanent, full‑time Senior Landscape and Placemaking Officer within the Planning Directorate, dedicated to transforming Somerset’s communities through high‑quality, safe, and accessible development.
Hybrid working is available: you will work from one of our offices in Somerset and from home, with days agreed with your manager.
Annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.
What you will be doing
* Providing expert advice on landscape and visual impact assessments, design and placemaking for planning applications and pre‑applications.
* Supporting the preparation, implementation and review of statutory development plans.
* Developing and implementing landscape strategies, design codes, master‑plans and policies in line with local and national guidelines.
* Collaborating with developers and architects to ensure landscape and placemaking considerations are integrated into planning processes.
* Engaging with community groups and the public to promote landscape initiatives and gather feedback.
* Traveling around Somerset to sites not covered by public transport.
What we’re looking for
* A degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning, Urban Design or a related field.
* Membership (or eligibility to join) of a relevant professional body, such as the Landscape Institute.
* Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.
* Proficiency in using landscape design and assessment software.
* Proven experience in Landscape Planning, Urban Design and advising on the landscape and visual impacts of development proposals.
* In‑depth knowledge of landscape planning and urban design principles, with an understanding of local and national planning policies and guidelines.
Benefits
* Healthy work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements and the option to work from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing services.
* Auto‑enrolment into our Pension Scheme and optional voluntary contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycle‑to‑work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Salary
Grade 9, ranging from £41,771 to £46,142 per annum.
How to apply
Please provide your full employment history and explain any gaps. Begin with your most recent employment.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Fiona Webb, Placemaking Team Manager, at 01823 219458 or Fiona.webb@somerset.gov.uk.
When you are ready, click the apply button – we look forward to hearing from you.
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