Average Landscape Architect salary in Brighton

Your new companyMy client is a growing, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy specialising in ecology, arboriculture, and landscape services, operating across the South East of England. They provide high-quality, timely, and pragmatic advice to a diverse client base including developers, planning consultants, architects, heritage organisations, and private landowners.With a flexible, home-based working model supported by strong digital systems, they have built a collaborative and supportive team culture. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a Head of Ecology to play a key leadership role in shaping and growing their ecology offering.Your new roleAs Head of Ecology, you will lead and develop the ecology team, overseeing project delivery while driving technical excellence and commercial performance. You will take responsibility for both strategic growth and day-to-day operational management of ecological services.Key responsibilities include:Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of ecologistsOverseeing and delivering high-quality ecological surveys, assessments, and reportingActing as a technical authority on Ecological Impact Assessments, protected species work, and Biodiversity Net GainManaging key client relationships and contributing to business development Providing strategic input into the direction and growth of the ecology functionEnsuring compliance with UK legislation, policy, and best practiceOverseeing project financial performance, including budgeting and commercial oversightCollaborating with internal disciplines and external project teamsYou will play a pivotal role in maintaining standards while helping to expand the consultancy's ecology services and market presence.What you'll need to succeedExtensive experience in ecological consultancy, including leadership or senior management responsibilityStrong background in UK ecology, including protected species licensing, EcIAs, and planning-related work Demonstrable experience managing teams, projects, and client relationshipsStrong commercial awareness, including budgeting and project financial managementFull membership of CIEEM (or equivalent professional body)Proven ability to produce and review high-quality technical reports In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation and policyExperience with Biodiversity Net Gain and use of Defra metricsExcellent communication, leadership, and organisational skillsFull UK driving licenceWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary - £50,000 - £70,000 depending on your experienceFlexible, home-based working model25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysTime off in lieu for out-of-hours survey workContributory pension schemeSick pay (following qualifying period)Generous CPD allowance and career development supportPaid professional membershipHome working allowanceOpportunity to shape and lead a growing ecology team within an expanding consultancyWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Retail Showroom AdvisorBrighton | £28,000 - £30,000 + BenefitsHelp Customers Create Beautiful HomesSome people sell products.Others help customers transform the spaces they live in.If you have a genuine passion for interiors, home design and delivering exceptional customer experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity.We're looking for a Retail Showroom Advisor to join one of the UK's most respected home interiors retailers. Based within a beautiful Brighton showroom, you'll become a trusted guide for customers looking to create stylish, comfortable and inspiring living spaces.This isn't a high-pressure sales environment.Instead, you'll build relationships, understand customers' projects and help them make confident decisions they'll be delighted with for years to come.The RoleEvery customer who walks through the door is working on a project that's important to them.A home renovation.A dream bathroom.A new-build property.A carefully planned interior scheme.Your role is to listen, understand their vision and help bring it to life.You'll welcome customers into the showroom, inspire them with product displays, answer questions, provide quotations and guide them through the purchasing journey from initial enquiry through to completion.You'll also work closely with homeowners, interior designers, architects and trade professionals, becoming a trusted point of contact throughout their project.What You'll Be DoingCreating a warm and welcoming showroom experienceBuilding genuine relationships with customersUnderstanding design preferences and project requirementsPreparing quotations and product recommendationsManaging enquiries via phone, email and in personSupporting customers throughout their buying journeyLearning about products, materials and design applicationsHelping maintain the presentation and appearance of the showroomWorking collaboratively with a passionate and supportive teamWho We're Looking ForYou might currently be working in:Premium retailInterior design retailKitchen, bathroom or bedroom showroomsFurniture and homewaresLuxury lifestyle brandsFashion retailProperty or estate agencyCustomer-focused hospitalityMost importantly, you'll enjoy helping people and have a natural eye for presentation, style and detail.You'll be someone who:Loves interiors and beautiful spacesEnjoys building rapport with customersTakes pride in delivering outstanding serviceIs naturally organised and detail focusedCommunicates confidently both face-to-face and in writingEnjoys learning new products and technical informationThrives in a team environmentWhy Join?£28,000 - £30,000 salaryBeautiful Brighton showroom locationNo aggressive sales targetsFull product and industry training providedCareer development opportunities within a growing businessWork with premium products and design-led customersSupportive team culture20 days holiday plus bank holidaysWorking Hours40 hours per weekMonday-Friday: 9am-5pmAlternate Saturdays: 10am-4pm (with a weekday off in lieu)If you love interiors, enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior .NET Developer (AWS & AI Architecture)Brighton, East Sussex (Hybrid) Tech Stack: .NET 8, AWS, SQL Server, DynamoDB, Anthropic Claude AI We are building a sophisticated CRM and Asset Management platform from the ground up, and we need a Senior .NET Developer to take total ownership of the backend. You’ll be one of two developers in a tight knit team, working alongside a Front-end specialist. This isn't just about maintaining code; you will be the architect of our cloud infrastructure, the designer of our hybrid database strategy, and the lead on integrating Anthropic Claude AI for intelligent automation. Technical Requirements: Core Backend: C# and .NET 6/7/8 using ASP.NET Core Web API. Hybrid Data: You’ll lead a dual-database approach using SQL Server (Entity Framework Core) for relational CRM data and AWS DynamoDB for flexible, user-defined asset records. AWS Infrastructure: Hands on management of EC2, ECS, RDS, and S3, including setting up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or CodePipeline). AI Integration: Experience with the Anthropic Claude API (or similar LLMs). Security: Implementing robust authentication via JWT, OAuth 2.0, and ASP.NET Core Identity. Other Requirements:Autonomy: You are comfortable being the sole backend developer, making architectural decisions.Problem Solver: You know when to use a relational schema and when to lean on NoSQL for speed and flexibility. Collaborator: You can design clean, documented APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) that make life easy for your front-end partner. Agile Mindset: You enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can influence the product roadmap. Desirable:Building CRMs or complex platforms from scratch. Experience with MediatR, CQRS, or event-driven background processing (SQS/Lambda). AWS Certifications (Developer or Solutions Architect). For more information please contact Charles Jenson Recruitment