Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX / Hybrid £17.29 per hour No guaranteed hours, As and when required Zero Hour contract, Permanent At Suffolk County Council (SCC), every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Landscape Officer, you'll 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 you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action. The Natural Environment 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 Suffolk’s landscape and biodiversity are protected and enhanced in line with local, and national legislation, as well as climate change, nature recovery and community focussed objectives. This Landscape Officer role presents a great opportunity for you to work with a range of organisations to ensure that the special qualities of Suffolk’s landscape are conserved and enhanced for future generations. Your role and responsibilities you will be collaborating with colleagues in Landscape, 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 special on a daily basis, you might read and respond to reports and planning applications, visit proposed development sites, and liaise with colleagues within SCC and other Local Authorities throughout Suffolk together with colleagues, you will support the championing of the landscapes of Suffolk and as important building blocks of Suffolk’s growth and health and well-being this role is also key in supporting the delivery of landscape conservation projects in conjunction with County Council colleagues and external partner organisations. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. You will need demonstrable knowledge and experience of the planning system and development management, up to date knowledge of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment guidelines and interpreting and carrying out assessments skilled at interpreting reports to understand landscape impacts knowledge of environmental and planning legislation. The team this role is a key element within the wider Natural Environment Team, which in turn leads on SCC’s responsibility to ensure that the organisation maximised opportunities to protect and enhance the landscape and biodiversity of Suffolk the team prides itself on its ability to provide a voice for Ecology and landscape throughout the organisation and support other departments to deliver services in ways that support, protect and enhance then wherever possible we have a culture of mutual support, and positivity with a great collaborative spirit. We like to embrace innovation and share knowledge and learning on a regular basis. this role is a truly powerful way in which an individual can make a positive different for landscape and nature, and the outcomes will have a lasting, visible legacy that will last for generations although the team practices hybrid working, we do try to be in the office on a regular basis to meet other team members, offer support and share knowledge and learning, Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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 (suffolk.gov.uk). For more information Please contact Nick Dickson, Natural Environment Manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach him by 01473 264628 or emailing nick.dicksonsuffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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 (docx). 1. Can you describe a time when you successfully collaborated with colleagues from different disciplines to achieve a complex project goal? 2. Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach when facing unexpected challenges in a landscape or environmental project. 3. Describe how you would approach providing landscape advice for a significant infrastructure project. 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 recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. 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, 12 January 2025. Interview date: 21 January 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .