Recruitment
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff will normally be recruited on the basis of an individual's knowledge and competence for the posts advertised. All vacancies will also be advertised in the local and or national press. You can view the CNPA recruitment policy here.
Landscape Adviser
Salary £23,885 - £32,480
Grantown-on Spey
The Landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park are internationally renowned for their beauty and grandeur. From the high montane plateau to the Caledonian Pine woods there are few places in the UK that can compare with them. The CNPA is looking for a Landscape Architect to join its team. If you think you have the skills and enthusiasm required to work in this special place then we would like to hear from you.
Working within the Heritage and Land Management Group the post holder will provide the CNPA with advice on all landscape aspects of cultural and natural heritage .They will also be responsible for developing landscape policy including the innovative Landscape Framework for the National Park, and managing a variety of projects. You should have a recognised qualification at post graduate level or equivalent in Landscape Architecture or another appropriate discipline. You should ideally be a chartered member of the Landscape Institute or preparing for chartered membership. Experience with EIA, landscape characterisation, landscape planning and project management would be advantageous.
Based in Grantown-on-Spey this is a permanent Band 3 post (£23,885 - £32,480), a relocation package may be available depending upon circumstances.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applicants from all sectors of society. If you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Matthew Hawkins, Senior Heritage Officer, on 01479 870571. For an application pack or if you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to disability please contact Laura Grant on 01479 870500 or e-mail recruitment@cairngorms.co.uk
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is noon on Friday 12th June 2009.
To find out more about employment opportunities within the Authority please email David Cameron, Head of Corporate Services, davidcameron@cairngorms.co.uk.
