Projects Officer - Landscape Architecture

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a recent graduate in landscape architecture to shape a diverse portfolio of public spaces from concept design through delivery and long-term management. You will contribute to sustainable landscapes, accelerate nature recovery, and collaborate with a broad team across sites including parks and nature reserves.

The role involves developing plans, securing external funding, and managing multiple projects with effective stakeholder engagement, while working

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in landscape architecture with an engagement to shape public spaces from concept to delivery.
• Proven ability to work across disciplines and with communities and stakeholders.
• Experience or exposure to funding processes and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and projects to improve public green spaces.
• Lead engagement with residents, communities and stakeholders.
• Manage projects through planning, procurement and implementation.
• Provide professional advice to land managers and other stakeholders.
• Support projects across parks, nature reserves and woodlands.

Skills

Public spaces design

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for a recent graduate in landscape architecture with the vision and drive to shape a diverse portfolio of public spaces from concept design through to delivery and long-term management. In this role, you will make a vital contribution to creating high-quality, sustainable landscapes that deliver lasting benefits for communities and play a key role in our commitment to accelerate nature recovery. As part of our Land Management team, you will work alongside colleagues from a wide range of professional backgrounds, offering excellent opportunities to collaborate, learn and develop your career. The Countryside and Rights of Way Service works in partnership with private landowners, local communities, local authorities, and government agencies to deliver projects that enhance the environment for both people and wildlife. Our Land Management team has a broad portfolio of work encompassing town centre park regeneration, management of woodlands and nature reserves, chalk river restoration, large-scale tree and hedgerow planting, and the transformation of former railway lines into active travel routes. About the role You will be:

• Developing plans and projects to improve public green spaces.
• Securing external funding to support project delivery.
• Managing projects through planning, procurement and implementation.
• Leading engagement with residents, communities and stakeholders.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and contractors.
• Providing professional advice to land managers and other stakeholders.
• Supporting projects across a range of sites, including parks, nature reserves and woodlands. A demonstrable track record in the delivery of environmental or landscape projects.
• Strong communication and consensus building skills to establish support for ideas.
• Works both independently and collaboratively with a range of colleagues, professionals, partners and members of the public.
• Enjoys and has examples of proactively managing a range of projects from start to finish, often with changing priorities, where a flexible, problem-solving approach ensures business priorities are achieved.
• Follows a structured and well-organised approach to work planning and time management.
• Competently manages the use of allocated resources.
• Experience of using AutoCAD.
• You will have a full, current driving licence, and you will be expected to work in rural locations with difficult terrain. You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

In this role you will be joining a talented and experienced team and will be supported in your further training and development. You will have an opportunity to progress your career, whilst positively contributing to Hertfordshire's green spaces. You will have an opportunity to progress your career, whilst positively contributing to Hertfordshire's green spaces.