Landscape Architect

Job Description

We are now looking for a Landscape Architect to join us on a full-time,12-month fixed term contract for maternity cover, working 36 hours per week.The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017.

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We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London.

These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens.

Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.The RoleAs a Landscape Architect, you will play a key role in developing innovative design solutions from concept through to delivery.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, stakeholders, and consultants to create sustainable, attractive, and functional outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce high-quality drawings, visualisations, and technical documentationSupport the preparation and review of Park Management Plans.Contribute to Landscape Character Assessments, including fieldwork, data collation and analysis.Gather and coordinate input from teams, consultants, stakeholders and statutory bodies.Produce clear written content, tables, maps, diagrams and supporting graphics.Contribute to landscape and heritage strategies, guides and reports.About YouTo be considered as a Landscape Architect:A degree in Landscape Architect or a related disciplineChartered status (or working towards chartership) with the Landscape InstituteExperience delivering landscape projects within consultancy, local authority, or private practice environmentsStrong design, technical, and project management skillsProficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, GIS, or similarExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesA passion for sustainable and people-focused designWe want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer.

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Landscape Architect, please apply via the button shown.

Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.The BenefitsSalary of £38,000
- £45,423 per annum, depending on experience26 days' annual leave plus public holidaysPension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)Hybrid/agile working optionsPrivate medical insurance and healthcare cash planEmployee assistance programme and access to mental health first aidersLearning and development opportunitiesCycle to work schemeOffices in a beautiful park locationSafeguarding noticeThe Royal Parks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and adults at risk from harm, and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment and follow the organisation's policies and procedures. xwzovoh

The Royal Parksprovides an awareness training programme on Safeguarding for all staff, and further in-depthtraining for those working with children, young people or adults who may be at risk of harm.