Landscape Architect
Bakewell, Derbyshire
£32,909 to £35,411 pro rata per annum (Pay review pending*)
* We are currently waiting for agreement on our annual pay award, which will be backdated to the post start date. We are also at the initial stages of a pay review, which will increase the salary of the post, to be implemented January 2024.
The Role
We are looking for a Landscape Architect to help us deliver the National Park Authority’s landscape objectives and Landscape Strategy in the Peak District National Park. In the role you will be responsible for providing landscape advice to planning and other consultations; providing specialist landscape input to policy; inputting to Authority and partnership projects; leading on delivery of Landscape projects such as undergrounding of electricity lines; and developing and implementing the Authority’s landscape monitoring work.
About You
You will have a landscape-related qualification and a passion for environmental conservation and enhancement. You will have experience of assessing the landscape and visual impacts of planning and other land-use proposals; be able to prepare landscape briefs and specifications and supervise landscaping contracts; manage landscape-led projects; and develop innovative approaches to landscape enhancement and monitoring.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rhodri Thomas on Rhodri.thomas@peakdistrict.gov.uk. No agencies at this time please.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 25-30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what we offer.
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered including working 3 days over 4 or 5, or week-on week-off. If you would like to discuss this, please contact me on the details above or contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk.
Our Values
- Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
- Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
- Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
If you are unable to apply online and require a word version of the application form please contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
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