Landscape Development Officer

About the role

The Parks Trust, an independent charity that manages over 6,000 acres of green space in Milton Keynes, is looking for a Landscape Development Officer. The role leads the development and coordination of small landscape improvement projects across the parkland estate, from concept through to delivery, and works with the Operations team on landscape-based solutions to management, infrastructure and visitor experience challenges. The position is based at The Pavilion, Campbell Park.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve the quality, accessibility, resilience and functionality of the Trust's landscape assets and infrastructure.
• Lead the development and coordination of small landscape improvement projects from concept through to delivery, and assist in delivering larger projects.
• Work with the Operations team to address management, infrastructure and visitor experience challenges through landscape-based solutions.

Required profile

• Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management degree or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of instructing contractors or commissioning works, ideally in a landscape design context.
• Regular travel between sites across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area; applicants must have access to a vehicle for work and hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

Required skills

• Desirable: experience of issuing tenders.
• Desirable: knowledge of inclusive design standards.
• Desirable: working knowledge of ArcGIS.

What we offer

• Salary of £34,000 to £35,500 per annum.
• 18-month fixed-term contract.
• Up to 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.
• Support for flexibility where practical.