Job Opportunity in Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape (EHEL)

Warwickshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for roles in Landscape Architecture. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects aimed at enhancing the natural environment. Join a dedicated team focused on achieving ambitious goals, including planting 566,000 trees by 2030. The roles offer a chance to integrate your skills while receiving support for professional growth. Enjoy a vibrant workplace with a strong commitment to community and environmental sustainability, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and agile working options.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Agile Working

Annual Leave Entitlement

Bank Holidays

Access to Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in Landscape Design and Planning.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity and Natural Capital principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice for county and district applications.
• Support tree planting initiatives and update Landscape Character Assessment.

Skills

Landscape Design

Planning Advice

Grant Application

Carbon Market Understanding

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Institute Membership

Tools

GIS Software

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Opportunity in Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape (EHEL)

Our Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape (EHEL) service area is seeking to hire a Senior Landscape Architect, a Landscape Officer, or an Assistant Landscape Officer.

Senior Landscape Architect (£40,476 - £42,708) - permanent

or

Landscape Officer (£35,235 - £37,938) - permanent

or

Assistant Landscape Officer (£27,711 - £30,060) - permanent

Now is the time to work for Warwickshire County Council; the first Council to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and at the forefront of Natural Capital Investment to deliver Landscape Recovery.

The primary responsibility of the role will be to provide planning advice on county applications (such as mineral extraction) and District and Borough applications (including residential and commercial development) within our Planning team. Additionally, you will support the Natural Capital team in achieving the Council's goal of planting 566,000 trees by 2030, which equates to one tree for every resident of Warwickshire. Experience in applying for grants (e.g., Forestry Commission) and understanding carbon markets would be beneficial for this target.

We are also aiming to update the Landscape Character Assessment for the county, so expertise in this area would be advantageous.

You will join a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced team comprising 15 ecological officers, 5 historic environment officers, and 1 landscape architect.

Additional information on the team's remit and structure can be found here.

General Information

We are looking for candidates who can integrate well with the existing team, bringing their current skills and an enthusiasm to expand their expertise. Our workforce training plan supports active progression from apprentices to Service Manager, following the respective chartered institute competency frameworks (or equivalent).

For a more detailed insight into the roles, please see the Job Description and Person Specifications below:

• Senior Landscape Architect
• Landscape Officer
• Assistant Landscape Officer

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision—could you be one of them?

We are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us. We provide a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution rate of around 19 percent per month, supporting your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more, please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a generous annual leave entitlement, bank holidays, an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact David Lowe, Service Manager, via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 01926 418076.

Closing Date: 12 midnight on Monday 9th June 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025

If you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments during the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail].

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity and addressing underrepresentation. See more details on our initiatives.