Landscape Officer #
Shirehall, Shrewsbury £26,835 - £28,919 pa
Fixed term until 31 March 2009

Shropshire County Council is an excellent council and aims to innovate in the delivery of an improved quality of life to local people. Due to promotion of the previous post holder we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to advise on landscape character and management and to develop projects that enhance the natural and historic environment in Shropshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a team player who understands and enjoys partnership working. You will need to be able to secure external funding, provide advice on landscape issues within the statutory planning process, and promote sustainable development in corporate project teams.

You should have a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a landscape related discipline, demonstrable relevant work experience, and be proficient with current IT applications. With keen communication skills you will be able to consistently produce high quality work.

For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Mcleish on 01743 252556 or Sue Swales on 01743 252567.

Closing date: Thursday 20 March 2008.
Ref: CL03/08

HOW TO APPLY:

To request an application pack please contact Shropshire Recruitment Team on,
Tel: 0845 6789004 (24 hour answerphone),
Email: srt.requestjobpack@shropshire.gov.uk quoting our job reference number.

Details of posts are also available on our website: www.shropshire.gov.uk
and we welcome applications submitted online.

CVs are not acceptable.

# Vacancies are also available as a Secondment Opportunity to employees of District & Borough Councils in Shropshire subject to Local Government re-organisation.