Knowsley Council is undertaking an ambitious investment programme to improve the quality of its school playing fields and outdoor areas and is seeking an experienced landscape architect to manage this programme. 

If you have experience of managing major landscape improvements, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic local authority and make a difference. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of a wide range of landscape projects, line management of a small landscape team (2 officers) and managing all aspects of the project works from inception to delivery and final completion. 

You will need excellent project management skills and be capable of working with limited supervision together with a proven track record of managing landscape contracts, contractors, clients and stakeholders. Hybrid working is supported subject to business need. 

Knowsley Council provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a minimum of 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a host of other rewards including: cycle scheme, staff technology purchase scheme, discounted gym membership (with Volair) and local discounts.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact  Keith Parkinson on 0151 443 2218.