Location
Manchester or Leeds area, UK with hybrid working (2 days per week from home).

Hours
Permanent full-time or part-time role with flexible working hours and a 'flexi-hours' scheme to support a healthy work-life balance.

Salary
Negotiable, competitive salary with a range of benefits.

About the Role
Gillespies, one of the UK’s largest and longest established independent landscape practices, is seeking an experienced, inquisitive, and ambitious Landscape Planner to join our expanding landscape planning sector. This is an excellent opportunity to take greater control of your career, work on a diverse portfolio of projects, and be part of a supportive studio active across UK and international projects.

The successful candidate will deliver projects covering all aspects of landscape planning including landscape and townscape character assessment, landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA), landscape and visual sensitivity and capacity assessment studies, and mitigation and enhancement proposals. Our portfolio ranges from large energy and infrastructure projects to small-scale housing developments in protected rural landscapes, including work for National Park authorities.

As the UK continues to develop sustainably on a densely populated and protected island, our expert skills are increasingly in demand. This role offers excellent prospects for rapid career progression and significant advancement for the right candidate who is energetic, enthusiastic, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Experience
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.
- At least 5 years, ideally 10+ years, of professional experience in landscape planning.
- Demonstrable team management, mentoring, and client-facing skills.
- Good understanding of the UK planning process.
- Comprehensive knowledge of LVIA in accordance with best practice guidance, the planning process, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
- Strong analytical and written skills with proven technical report writing experience.
- Excellent organisation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Full valid driving licence.

About you
Ambitious and inquisitive with energy and enthusiasm for landscape planning. Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team. Motivated to progress your career and contribute to a dynamic and supportive studio environment.

Qualifications
Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute is essential.