Senior Landscape Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Landscape Officer to join our multi-disciplinary Conservation, Design and Landscape team which is dedicated to protecting North Norfolk’s distinctive natural and built environments. The District is proud to include the internationally celebrated North Norfolk Coast, stretching from Holkham in the west to Horsey in the east, much of which is recognised for its nature conservation importance.  A large proportion of the District lies within the nationally designated Norfolk Coast National Landscape and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast, while the eastern part of the District forms part of the Broads National Park. The District also hosts 84 conservation areas, 2352 listed buildings, 18 registered parks and gardens and a variety of internationally and nationally designated sites and nature reserves, home to many rare and protected species and habitats.

You should have extensive understanding of the planning system, countryside and wildlife legislation, and be competent in the assessment of the broad range of landscape and ecological issues pertaining to planning. You will be responsible for providing timely expert landscape, ecological and arboriculture advice to the Council and its stakeholders.

A talented communicator you will be able to assess landscape and visual impact assessments, professional surveys, reports and issues relating to individual planning applications and effectively present complex information to different audiences using a range of mediums, including the preparation and presentation of detailed reports.

You will contribute to the adoption and implementation of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape Management Plan and play an active role in the Norfolk Coast Partnership Management Team to ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duty in relation to this designation. You will also help prepare supplementary guidance, policy statements and development briefs as required, and represent the Council at Committee, in planning appeals and on other external bodies.

If you possess the skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil this role and wish to be part of a dedicated and ambitious team, with a varied and challenging workload – we would like to hear from you.