Job Description

Are you passionate about landscape architecture and design? If so, we want to hear from you.



An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Landscape Officer within the Council's Environmental Planning Team, in the Planning Department.



The Environmental Planning Team is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within the Planning Department, providing specialist advice on landscape architecture, design, arboriculture, ecology and heritage with a mission to improve and protect the varied and high quality environments of Cheshire East.



ABOUT THE ROLE



As a Landscape Officer, you will help shape development to secure the best landscape outcomes by managing a case load of planning consultations and appeals. The role provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including:


Preparing and managing landscape planning consultations, including visual and landscape assessment advice; Advising on landscape design matters across a variety of projects, and managing implementation; and Developing landscape guidance and policy for the Local Plan.

Cheshire East is a large and busy Planning Authority with a wealth of landscape quality ranging from the Peak Park fringe to the Cheshire plain. This gives us a really diverse portfolio of work and great challenges to respond to. We're a dedicated team and are committed to see you succeed through supporting your development within a really varied work load from proposals for agricultural buildings to large urban extensions, and everything in between.



To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the 'in this job you will need' section within the attached JDPS document.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe, Macclesfield

Job Category

Place

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 8

Salary Min

35,412 Per Annum

Salary Max

39,152 Per Annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

10/01/2026

Ref No

E3355
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





ABOUT YOU



You will:


Have a degree level qualification within Landscape Architecture or similar Be a member of the Landscape Institute Have post-qualification experience dealing with planning applications from the public or private sector Have an understanding of Landscape Visual Impact Assessment Be an effective team player with great communication skills Have a flexible approach to work Have a passion for the built environment and the role landscape architecture plays within it

We're looking for people who are excited about the built environment and the role that landscape architecture plays within it; for people who can deliver excellent customer care and who want to help us shape the landscape of Cheshire East as it changes. The ability to travel throughout Cheshire East and a full UK driving license are required.



This job is offered on a full time (5 days per week) basis. If you would like to be part of our team and want to contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate and are willing to work as part of a team then we would like to hear from you.



In return, this is what we offer:

Enhanced annual leave

- Start with an impressive

34 days of annual leave

(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service

Purchase of annual leave -

Want more time off? You can purchase

up to 10 extra days

of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)

Flexible working pattern

- Enjoy a

37-hour standard full-time work week

with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.

There's no credit checks, no deposits

, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease

White goods salary sacrifice scheme -

Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary

Enhanced public pension

- Secure your future with our

career average pension

, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay

Cycle to work scheme -

Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!

Employee assistance programme

- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life

Discounted gym membership -

Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: + Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
+ Off-Peak Racket Sports
+ Athletics Tracks
+ Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!



To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here.



FURTHER INFORMATION





Please be aware that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.





For further information please contact Tom Evans / David Hallam via email: Tom.Evans@Cheshireeast.gov.uk / David.Hallam@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.