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Landscape and Forestry Officer (Urgent)

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ecocareers

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You need a postgraduate qualification or 2 years' experience in landscape, strong knowledge of green infrastructure, service improvement experience, and good communication skills.
  • You will advise on landscape and green infrastructure, support planning proposals, engage with stakeholders, and create sustainable solutions to enhance environmental outcomes.

Requirements

  • * Postgraduate qualification in your area of expertise, or equivalent to a degree or relevant experience of 2 years in a related Landscape role.
  • * High level of knowledge, understanding and experience of all aspects of landscape and green infrastructure.
  • * Experience of being involved in continuously improving services and developing products to meet customer need
  • * Good communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality and robust landscape and green infrastructure advice, in order to conserve and enhance our landscape, whilst delivering positive environmental outcomes, aligned with our climate change and sustainability priorities, across the area.
  • Provide high quality landscape and green infrastructure advice on planning proposals and on allocations and policies in the Local Plan, ensuring that we protect and enhance our valuable landscapes and that new accessible and multi-functional green infrastructure is created and maintained.
  • Work with a variety of different stakeholders or partnerships, including the Cotswold National Landscape Board, developers, planning agents and applicants, landscape consultants, local communities, and other customers.
  • Create sustainable, positive outcomes, across the area, through a forward thinking and practical solutions based approach.

FAQs

Is this position permanent?

Yes, this is a permanent role.

What is the location of the job?

The job is primarily based in the offices at Witney, West Oxfordshire, with options for agile working.

What are the qualifications required for this role?

A postgraduate qualification in a related area of expertise or equivalent experience of 2 years in a related Landscape role is required.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Applicants should have a high level of knowledge and experience in all aspects of landscape and green infrastructure, as well as experience in improving services and developing products to meet customer needs.

Are there flexible working arrangements?

Yes, flexible working arrangements are available depending on the role.

What benefits does the council offer?

Benefits include 27 days paid annual leave, a health cash plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme, generous sickness cover, and additional income protection.

Will I need to provide a supporting statement with my application?

Yes, it’s important to submit a supporting statement along with your CV detailing your skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

Is there a guarantee for interviews for disabled applicants?

Yes, the council guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

What is the focus of the Landscape and Forestry Officer's role?

The role focuses on providing high-quality landscape and green infrastructure advice to conserve and enhance the landscape, while contributing to climate change and sustainability priorities.

Who will I be collaborating with in this role?

You will work with various stakeholders including the Cotswold National Landscape Board, developers, planning agents, local communities, and landscape consultants.

What is the application process?

To apply, please click the "apply now" button and submit your CV along with a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the criteria listed in the job description.

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