Landscape Projects Officer

3 weeks ago

Haddington, East Lothian, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time
Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £23.56

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career and be part of our busy landscape team. Working within the Planning Service, the successful candidate will be able to affect change and have a positive impact on the landscape of East Lothian, aligned to our climate and nature objectives.

This permanent role offers the flexibility of working within the Council headquarters in Haddington and of homeworking, allowing you that freedom and work-life balance.

This post would be suitable both for suitably qualified graduates and for more experienced landscape officers. Whilst we currently only have one vacancy, please note that a second landscape project officer post may also become available.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To undertake and assist in managing the work of the team so that the council carries out its statutory duties and related functions with particular reference to the Council's responsibilities for trees and landscape issues under the Town & Country Planning Acts and related legislation.

To advise the public, council members, and officials on issues related to landscape and trees.

To provide a high-quality landscape design service to all council departments. To undertake the design and implementation of a wide range of landscape and environmental improvement projects, and other Council projects.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Member of the Landscape Institute.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
(Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled landscape professional to join our team. The successful candidate will have a degree in landscape architecture and be a member of the Landscape Institute. They will also hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

The role will involve undertaking and assisting in managing the work of the team, providing a high-quality landscape design service to all council departments, and undertaking the design and implementation of a wide range of landscape and environmental improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and project management skills, and be able to work effectively in a team environment. They will also be able to advise the public, council members, and officials on issues related to landscape and trees.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of pay and a flexible working arrangement, including homeworking and flexi time. We also offer a range of benefits, including access to a vehicle and a comprehensive training program.

For more information, please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments').

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