JOB TITLE:
Landscape Architect (6 months temporary)
LOCATION:
London, Hyde Park
GRADE AND SALARY:
Grade II £24,280 - £29,330
THE COMPANY
London’s eight Royal Parks are some of the best-loved and most beautiful spaces in the world. Managed by
The Royal Parks, an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the parks are
enjoyed by millions of Londoners and visitors to the city each year. The Parks provide 5,000 acres of urban
parkland and unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the capital.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To landscape architectural projects including surveying, CAD technical drawing, electronic filing, administrative
function, preparation of graphics for presentation and other support functions for initiatives across all Royal
Parks. To manage and/or contract administer small to medium projects. To prepare funding and awards
applications including assistance with development of annual Green Flag applications for each Park. To prepare
reports, research and disseminate information to Royal Parks staff.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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To work closely with the Head of Landscape on landscape architecture and play projects.
To manage/contract administer small to medium projects under the supervision of the Head of
Landscape or Project SRO.
To draw up and prepare small to medium landscape design schemes, including creation of cost
estimates for projects and funding bids.
To prepare project briefs and manage consultants/specialists.
To support the development of funding applications.
To proof read documents as part of the quality assurance procedure.
To prepare data, design and survey information as directed for documentation and presentation
materials.
To manage and work with Volunteers
OTHER DUTIES
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To prepare reports for others.
To co-ordinate and disseminate information to others in The Royal Parks.
To support the Head of Landscape in management of budgets/project finance.
To collect and collate landscape design information and data.
To undertake survey work as directed.
To liaise with stakeholders, deal with enquiries from members of the public, contractors and others
through meetings, correspondence and telephone.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
SETTING DIRECTION:
1. Seeing the Big Picture
Keep up to date with a broad set of issues relating to the work of the landscape industry.
2. Changing and Improving
Identify, resolve or escalate the positive and negative effects that change may have on own role/team
3. Making Effective Decisions
Speak with the relevant people in order to obtain the most accurate information and get advice when unsure
of how to proceed
ENGAGING PEOPLE:
4. Leading and Communicating
Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, and with sensitivity and respect for others
Confidently handle challenging conversations or interviews
5. Collaborating and Partnering
Proactively seek information, resources and support from others outside own immediate team in order to
help achieve results
Take responsibility for creating a working environment that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion
6. Building Capability for All
Take responsibility for the quality of own work and seeking opportunities for improvement through
continuous learning
Encourage and be open to developmental feedback from others
DELIVERING RESULTS:
7. Achieving Commercial Outcomes
Recognise when deliverables and/or services derived from a commercial arrangement are not being delivered
to the required level of quality or standard and take appropriate action
Fully meet commercial confidentiality and data security requirements in contracts
8. Delivering Value for Money
Manage information and financial data so that it is accurate, easily located and reusable
Can account for expenditure and create well supported argument for extra expenditure e.g. overtime
Understand that all actions have a cost and choose the most effective way to do something in a resource
efficient way
Ensure that recognised control procedures and practices are maintained
Monitor resources against plans and budget, identify and flag up variances
9. Managing a Quality Service
Work with team to set priorities, create clear plans and manage all work to meet the needs of the customer
and the business
Ensure that levels of service are maintained – flag up risks or concerns in order to meet customer
requirements
Promote adherence to relevant policies, procedures, regulations and legislation, including equality and diversity
and health and safety
10. Delivering at Pace
Create regular reviews of what and who is required to make a project/activity successful and make ongoing
improvements
Remain positive and focused on achieving outcomes despite setbacks
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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The post holder should hold a relevant degree e.g. BSc landscape architecture/management or
equivalent professional qualification.
The Post holder should be a chartered member of the Landscape Institute.
Membership of an appropriate professional institute e.g. LI, IoH is desirable.
A positive attitude and aptitude to pick up and use other IT programmes.
Extensive experience of MS Office programmes, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative suite and understanding
of other park based IT systems.
A thorough knowledge of Health and Safety principles is desirable.
Preferably a holder of a current driving licence.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position and feel that you meet the above requirements, please send your CV and
a cover letter to George Mucsy HR Officer at gmucsy@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk to be considered for an
interview.