Landscape Officer

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress : Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX. Hybrid workingSalary : 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours : 37 hours per weekContract : PermanentAt SCC (Suffolk County Council) every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Landscape Officer youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.Reimagine the possibilities.Your role and responsibilitiesThe Landscape Team provide a key service within SCC and in support of wider environmental activities throughout the county. Working alongside a wide range of colleagues we ensure that Suffolks landscape is protected and enhanced in line with local and national legislation as well as climate change nature recovery and community focussed objectives.This role presents a great opportunity to work with a range of organisations to ensure that the special qualities of Suffolks landscape are conserved and enhanced for future generations.You willbe collaborating with colleagues in Ecology Development Control and Highways (to name just a few) to ensure that new developments and infrastructure schemes have proper regard to maintaining and enhancing the landscape that makes Suffolk so specialOn a daily basis might read and respond to reports and planning applications visit proposed development sites and liaise with colleagues within SCC and other Local Authorities throughout Suffolktogether with colleagues support the championing of the landscapes of Suffolk and as important building blocks of Suffolks growth and health and well-beingrespond to consultations by the councils planning team to ensure that potential harm to landscape features is avoided or minimised and that proposals are accompanied by appropriate landscape schemes as well as aftercare and maintenance programmesplay a key role in supporting the delivery of landscape conservation projects in conjunction with SCC colleagues and external partner organisations.You will needa degree or equivalent in landscape architecture or a related environmental discipline and either holds a membership with a professional body or is willing to work towards thisup to date knowledge of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment including landscape character assessment to interpret submitted assessments and plansa willingness to learn as the work will increase in variety and complexity and include for example work on planning policy or Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.We look forward to welcoming the right person who can enrich our team through their own experiences and perspectives who is keen to continue learning who shares the councils WeASPIRE values and our teams passion to achieve the best outcomes for Suffolks natural environment and residents.You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word) . If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.The teamThe Landscape Team provide a key service within SCC and in support of wider environmental activities throughout the county. Working alongside a wide range of colleagues we ensure that Suffolks landscape is protected and enhanced in line with local and national legislation as well as climate change nature recovery and community focussed objectives.This role presents a great opportunity to work with a range of organisations to ensure that the special qualities of Suffolks landscape are conserved and enhanced for future generations.Empowering EveryoneWere big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .For more informationPlease contact Isolde Cutting Senior Landscape Officer or Nick Dickson Natural Environment Manager for a casual conversation.For this you can contact either :Isolde on or emailingNick on or emailingHow to applyStep 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word) .Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word) .Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).Please note : Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling . If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.Closing date : 11.30 pm 26 October 2025.Interview date : Week commencing 3 November 2025.This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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