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Year Out Landscape Architecture Student, Parks & Green Spaces Dev Service DEPT CC
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Birmingham City Council
Year Out Landscape Architect Student
Grade B - £29,542 - £35,570
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
12-month fixed term contract
Working 36.5 hours per week
Do you have a passion for landscape design and a keen eye for detail? Looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in creating and enhancing green spaces?
We have an exciting opportunity to join Birmingham City Council within our innovative Parks and Greenspaces Service. The service plays a key role in delivering the City of Nature Strategy and maintaining Birmingham's reputation as the UK's first recognised "Nature City".
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Year Out Landscape Architecture Student to join our Parks and Greenspaces Development Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience working alongside experienced Landscape Architects on a wide range of projects that improve and enhance the city's parks and green spaces.
What You'll Do
- Assist Landscape Architects in the preparation and delivery of landscape projects.
- Produce base plans, sketch layouts, design details, and planting schedules.
- Prepare specifications and health and safety documentation in line with CDM Regulations.
- Create presentation drawings and visual materials for committees, exhibitions, and public meetings.
- Support site surveys and help record and analyse survey information.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Parks and Greenspaces Development Team.
- Contribute to the design and development of projects that enhance Birmingham's public spaces and natural environment.
- Gain experience working within a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality landscape schemes.
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About You
- Hold a degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
- Passionate about creating attractive, sustainable, and inclusive landscapes.
- Proficient in producing plans, drawings, and presentation materials.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
- A strong communicator with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Keen to learn from experienced professionals and develop practical landscape architecture skills.
- Comfortable working both in the office and on-site as required.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of the UK's largest local authorities. You will work on meaningful projects that contribute to Birmingham's green infrastructure, biodiversity, and public spaces, while developing the practical skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in landscape architecture.
What We Offer In Return
- Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions.
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service.
- My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings.
- Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling.
Join us and help shape the future of Birmingham's parks and green spaces.
Application Instructions
For any informal enquiries, please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
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Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills, and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Additional Information
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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