Landscape Officer (Redeployment 20624)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

At Suffolk County Council (SCC) every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Landscape Officer youll 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 youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action. Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

The Landscape 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 Suffolks landscape is protected and enhanced in line with local and national legislation as well as climate change nature recovery and community focussed objectives.

This role presents a great opportunity to work with a range of organisations to ensure that the special qualities of Suffolks landscape are conserved and enhanced for future generations.

• Youll be collaborating with colleagues in 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 Suffolks growth and health and well-being.
• This role is also key in supporting the delivery of landscape conservation projects in conjunction with SCC colleagues and external partner organisations.

You will need:

• Our ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent in landscape architecture or a related environmental discipline and either holds a membership with a professional body or is willing to work towards this.

• The role includes responding to consultations by the councils planning team to ensure that potential harm to landscape features is avoided or minimised and that proposals are accompanied by appropriate landscape schemes as well as aftercare and maintenance programmes.

• It is essential that you have up to date knowledge of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment including landscape character assessment to interpret submitted assessments and plans.

• As you develop in the role the work will increase in variety and complexity and include for example work on planning policy or Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

We look forward to welcoming the right person who can enrich our team through their own experiences and perspectives who is keen to continue learning who shares the councils WE ASPIRE values and our teams passion to achieve the best outcomes for Suffolks natural environment and residents.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Landscape 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 Suffolks landscape is protected and enhanced in line with local and national legislation as well as climate change nature recovery and community focussed objectives.

This role presents a great opportunity to work with a range of organisations to ensure that the special qualities of Suffolks landscape are conserved and enhanced for future generations.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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.

For more information

Please contact Isolde Cutting Senior Landscape Officer or Nick Dickson Natural Environment Manager for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling:

Isolde on or emailing

or Nick on or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Tell us about your experience providing landscape advice within the planning system. How have you ensured that landscape impacts are appropriately mitigated in planning applications

2. Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines (e.g. ecology archaeology planning). How did you ensure effective communication and a positive outcome

3. Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple projects or tasks with competing deadlines. How did you prioritise your work and ensure quality outcomes

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 emailingor calling. 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:11.30pm 8 October 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