Landscape Officer

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Macclesfield is seeking a Landscape Officer to shape development and manage planning consultations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Landscape Architecture or similar, and enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent customer care. This full-time position includes flexible working options and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Purchase of annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Possess a degree within Landscape Architecture or similar.
• Membership in the Landscape Institute is required.
• Have post-qualification experience dealing with planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of planning consultations and appeals.
• Prepare and manage landscape planning consultations.
• Advise on landscape design matters across a variety of projects.

Skills

Effective team player

Great communication skills

Understanding of Landscape Visual Impact Assessment

Passion for the built environment

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or similar

Job description

Overview

The Environmental Planning Team is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within the Planning Department, providing specialist advice on landscape architecture, design, arboriculture, ecology and heritage with a mission to improve and protect the varied and high quality environments of Cheshire East. As a Landscape Officer, you will help shape development to secure the best landscape outcomes by managing a case load of planning consultations and appeals.

The role provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including:

• Preparing and managing landscape planning consultations, including visual and landscape assessment advice;
• Advising on landscape design matters across a variety of projects, and managing implementation;
• Developing landscape guidance and policy for the Local Plan.

Cheshire East is a large and busy Planning Authority with a wealth of landscape quality ranging from the Peak Park fringe to the Cheshire plain. This gives us a really diverse portfolio of work and great challenges to respond to. We're a dedicated team and are committed to see you succeed through supporting your development within a really varied work load from proposals for agricultural buildings to large urban extensions, and everything in between.

To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the 'in this job you will need' section within the attached JDPS document. Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well‑led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future – together.

Requirements

• Have a degree level qualification within Landscape Architecture or similar
• Be a member of the Landscape Institute
• Have post‑qualification experience dealing with planning applications from the public or private sector
• Have an understanding of Landscape Visual Impact Assessment
• Be an effective team player with great communication skills
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Have a passion for the built environment and the role landscape architecture plays within it

We're looking for people who are excited about the built environment and the role that landscape architecture plays within it; for people who can deliver excellent customer care and who want to help us shape the landscape of Cheshire East as it changes. The ability to travel throughout Cheshire East and a full UK driving licence are required. This job is offered on a full time (5 days per week) basis. If you would like to be part of our team and want to contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate and are willing to work as part of a team then we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexi‑time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work‑life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Drive green and save green! Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three‑year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership – Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off‑Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna / Steam / Spa