Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.
Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.
Help shape the future of Huntingdonshire's natural environment.
At Huntingdonshire District Council, we are passionate about creating places where people and nature can thrive together. We are looking for a knowledgeable and forward-thinking Senior Landscape Officer to join our Conservation and Environment team and lead on landscape and biodiversity matters across Planning Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence how development is delivered across the district, ensuring that growth is balanced with the protection and enhancement of our landscapes, habitats and biodiversity. From advising on major planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments to supporting Biodiversity Net Gain and wider environmental initiatives, you will make a lasting impact on both communities and the natural environment.
As Senior Landscape Officer, you will be the Council's lead specialist on landscape and biodiversity matters, providing expert advice across a wide range of planning and environmental issues. Working closely with colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and external stakeholders, you will help ensure that development proposals create positive outcomes for nature and the landscape.
You will assess planning applications and development proposals, provide technical guidance on landscape and biodiversity issues, contribute to environmental policy development, and represent the Council at appeals, inquiries and other proceedings where specialist evidence is required. You will also play a key role in supporting the Council's environmental ambitions, including the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements, nature recovery initiatives and wider obligations arising from the Environment Act.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines technical expertise, strategic thinking and effective partnership working, offering the opportunity to influence some of the most significant developments and environmental projects across the district.
You will be an experienced landscape, ecology or environmental professional with a degree in a relevant subject and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional body. You will have a strong understanding of the planning system, environmental legislation and the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable development.
You will bring experience of assessing landscape and biodiversity impacts, reviewing environmental information and providing clear, well-reasoned professional advice. You will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and able to communicate complex technical information in a practical and accessible way.
We are looking for someone who is solution-focused, commercially aware and passionate about achieving high-quality environmental outcomes. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently when required and presenting recommendations to senior officers, members and external audiences. Most importantly, you will have a genuine commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment while helping to deliver sustainable growth across Huntingdonshire.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a role where your expertise will directly influence the future of the district's landscapes and biodiversity, we'd love to hear from you.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 11 September 2026.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
