Overview
As a Senior Landscape Architect, you join a high performing team of professionals within Forestry England’s national operations team. You will assist, support and lead the delivery of strategic projects, and national and district programmes, which will shape improvements to the nation’s forests, providing a high-quality landscape and visitor experience. You will be responsible for managing specific areas of work and projects set within the scope of the wider team. The role is a mix of desk-based, and travel to the nation’s forests.
Recent projects delivered by the team include; Delamere Visitor Centre, Whinlatter WOW trail, Pedal and Play facilities to introduce young people to off-road cycling, inclusive play at sites including Sherwood Pines and Westonbirt Arboretum and community woodland design.
Applications will only be accepted through the online recruitment platform https://careers.forestryengland.uk/
Please note, this is a Temporary Appointment until 31st March 2027 with the possibility of extension or permanency but no guarantee.
About Forestry England
Forestry England is an organisation like no other. Our strong values and shared ambition to connect everyone with the nation’s forests underpin all that we do. We are uniquely placed to confront the climate emergency, tackle the nature crisis and support the nation’s health and wellbeing. Working for Forestry England is to be part of the solution to the challenges of our generation.
Being part of Forestry England is to be part of a progressive and inclusive organisation, where you will work in and amongst some of the most diverse and spectacular natural environments in England. Our benefits include a generous holiday entitlement, substantial training, development and volunteering opportunities, flexible and blended working arrangements and membership of an excellent civil service pension scheme.