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Access and Recreation Team and Projects Manager
| Posting date: | 26 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34,834 to £39,185 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Entry to Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2024 |
| Location: | Grassington, Skipton |
| Company: | Yorkshire Dales National Park Authorty |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10-24 |
Summary
Would you like to work in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Britain - famous for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and outstanding opportunities for enjoyment?
Are you ready for the challenge of project managing, leading a team and delivering key projects which support the delivery of the Authority’s National Park Management Plan in relation to recreation and travel? If yes then we have a new role within our Access and Engagement team as an Access and Recreation Team and Projects Manager that might suit you.
About Us
We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.
We’re looking for an Access and Recreation Team and Projects Manager to join us on a full time (37 hours per week) permanent basis, based at either our Grassington or Bainbridge office with the need to regularly work at both offices. There will also be an opportunity for some home working.
The Benefits
- Salary of £34,834 to £39,185 per annum
- Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
- Flexi time scheme
- Local government defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS)
- Subsidised Healthcare scheme
- Employee discounts on various goods and services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Commitment to Wellbeing
- Relocation Allowance available
The Role
This is an exciting new role in which you will be focusing on identifying funding, developing bids and applications and delivering successful projects with multiple partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
You will be the lead officer and for the Authority on recreation, active travel (walking, cycling, etc.) and public transport matters and will work collaboratively with Active Travel England and the Highway Authorities, partners, landowners, communities and existing and potential users.
About You
With the relevant qualifications and/or experience, you will have experience of accessing and securing funding in a similar sector along with formulating, managing and delivering Access and Recreation projects
You should be a good collaborator and natural networker - able to work with Authority colleagues, partners and stakeholders to identify, develop and secure external funding for projects.
The role requires regular travel to sites around the National Park, so you will need access to a vehicle, or access to a means of mobility support. If driving you must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion and to find out more about the role, please contact Rebecca Greenfield, Head of Access and Engagement, on 01756 751626 or rebecca.greenfield@yorkshiredales.org.uk
The closing date for completed applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 April 2024 and the anticipated interview date is Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Are you ready for the challenge of project managing, leading a team and delivering key projects which support the delivery of the Authority’s National Park Management Plan in relation to recreation and travel? If yes then we have a new role within our Access and Engagement team as an Access and Recreation Team and Projects Manager that might suit you.
About Us
We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.
We’re looking for an Access and Recreation Team and Projects Manager to join us on a full time (37 hours per week) permanent basis, based at either our Grassington or Bainbridge office with the need to regularly work at both offices. There will also be an opportunity for some home working.
The Benefits
- Salary of £34,834 to £39,185 per annum
- Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
- Flexi time scheme
- Local government defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS)
- Subsidised Healthcare scheme
- Employee discounts on various goods and services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Commitment to Wellbeing
- Relocation Allowance available
The Role
This is an exciting new role in which you will be focusing on identifying funding, developing bids and applications and delivering successful projects with multiple partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
You will be the lead officer and for the Authority on recreation, active travel (walking, cycling, etc.) and public transport matters and will work collaboratively with Active Travel England and the Highway Authorities, partners, landowners, communities and existing and potential users.
About You
With the relevant qualifications and/or experience, you will have experience of accessing and securing funding in a similar sector along with formulating, managing and delivering Access and Recreation projects
You should be a good collaborator and natural networker - able to work with Authority colleagues, partners and stakeholders to identify, develop and secure external funding for projects.
The role requires regular travel to sites around the National Park, so you will need access to a vehicle, or access to a means of mobility support. If driving you must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion and to find out more about the role, please contact Rebecca Greenfield, Head of Access and Engagement, on 01756 751626 or rebecca.greenfield@yorkshiredales.org.uk
The closing date for completed applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 April 2024 and the anticipated interview date is Wednesday 24 April 2024.