Hybrid Landscape Advisor — Shape Scotland’s Nature

NatureScot; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Civil Service pension

Flexible working hours

Job summary

NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency seeking a Landscape Adviser (Grade D) to support landscape planning and policy. The role involves advising on strategic planning, policy development, and landscape guidance, with opportunities for training delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should hold a relevant degree and be prepared for Chartered status. The position offers hybrid working, pension benefits, and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in landscape discipline.
• Chartered membership or willingness to work towards accreditation.
• Knowledge of SEA, LVIA, EIA processes.
• Ability to provide informed landscape advice on proposals and place-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide landscape advice to colleagues, planners and developers on strategic planning issues.
• Contribute to policy development, including national and regional plans.
• Develop landscape guidance and deliver training on landscape issues.

Skills

Landscape degree

Chartered status

Landscape assessment knowledge

Advisory capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or related field

Tools

MS Teams

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency seeking a Landscape Adviser (Grade D) to support landscape planning and policy. The role involves advising on strategic planning, policy development, and landscape guidance, with opportunities for training delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should hold a relevant degree and be prepared for Chartered status. The position offers hybrid working, pension benefits, and flexible arrangements.