National Landscape Officer

National Landscape Officer

£38,223 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Flexible working options available
Fixed term or Secondment for 2 years due to funding from Department of Environment
Farming and Rural Affairs, DEFRA, and 8 Local Authorities
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 5 August 2024
Reference: 15394

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

An outstanding opportunity to join a small team to help shape the conservation and enhancement
of two of England’s finest landscapes, the Dedham Vale and the Suffolk & Essex Coast &
Heaths National Landscapes.

We are seeking a highly motivated person to work in partnership with a wide range of public,
private and third sector organisations to deliver environmental enhancements across east
Suffolk and north Essex, engaging with partners at a regional and national level on National
Landscape topics.

You will line manage part of a high performing team hosted at Suffolk County Council. You will
develop externally funding opportunities and take charge of several projects delivering
environmental outcomes either directly or in partnership with others. There will be an
occasional need to deputise for the National Landscape Manager.

This rewarding role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to deliver environmental
work in two nationally designated landscapes and develop their skill set across a wide
portfolio of disciplines, including:

• wildlife
• heritage
• securing external funding
• landscape.

You will need:

You will need knowledge of partnership working and the ability to think creatively, be able
to problem solve and develop ideas into projects. No day is the same. On a daily basis you may
be developing environmental projects, supporting staff, engaging with communities or partners
or writing reports for funding partners.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. 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 can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. If you think you have
what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements,
please apply.

We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application:

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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 (suffolkjobsdirect.org).

For more information

Please contact Simon Amstutz for a casual conversation. You can reach them by
calling 07971 909 649 or emailing: [email protected]

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 5 August 2024.

Interview date: 22 August 2024.

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 checks
or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible
working.

Suffolk County Council – welcoming diversity.