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Project Officer – Championing National Parks for Everyone
| Posting date: | 31 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,803 to £34,834 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Location: | BD23 5LB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Yorkshire Dales National Park Authorty |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 23-24 |
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? If yes, we are looking for a Project Officer to join us.
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 have an opportunity for a full time (37 hours) temporary project officer that will manage and deliver the day-to-day running of the Championing National Parks for Everyone project. You will be based at our Grassington office, within the Learning and Engagement team, alongside other staff members who plan, design and deliver a variety of sessions to groups outdoors. The role is available from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,803 to £34,834 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
The Role
Championing National Parks for Everyone is a National Lottery Heritage Funded project led by the charity Peak District Mosaic in collaboration with Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and North York Moors National Park Authorities, and Derbyshire Dales CVS. You will deliver project activity in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Our vision is that everyone should be confident to visit and enjoy our National Parks. This means that everyone can receive the health and well-being benefits of spending time in National Parks and has the knowledge to help protect them. However, we know there are inequalities in accessing National Parks, including people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and this is an exciting opportunity to work on a project that aims to change that.
The heart of the project is the 6-month Community Champion Training programme, which supports participants to gain the skills and knowledge for them to run safe and enjoyable activities within the National Park for friends, family and community members. This builds on the success of previous projects and aims to leave a successful legacy of Community Champions who will support others to visit in the future and who will be supported by the charity Peak District Mosaic.
About You
With an experience of developing and delivering activities or events, you will also have an awareness of engaging communities, with a specific emphasis on those from diverse backgrounds.
You will have an enthusiasm about making sure that our National Parks and outdoor spaces are for everyone together with an understanding of good health and safety and safeguarding practices.
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 is required. If driving you must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance.
You will be required to undertake a criminal records (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.
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 Kiri Wood, Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Officer, on 01756 751623 or email kiri.wood@yorkshiredales.org.uk .
If you would like to join the project team for an informal chat about the role, we have two online information sessions being held on Microsoft Teams. Please contact Kiri (contact details above) for the joining instructions for one of the session options below:
Information session 1: Tuesday 13th August @ 18:30 – 19:15
Information session 2: Wednesday 14th August @ 19:30 – 20:15
The closing date for completed applications is 11pm on Sunday, 18 August 2024 with the interviews anticipated to take place on Monday, 2 September 2024.
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 have an opportunity for a full time (37 hours) temporary project officer that will manage and deliver the day-to-day running of the Championing National Parks for Everyone project. You will be based at our Grassington office, within the Learning and Engagement team, alongside other staff members who plan, design and deliver a variety of sessions to groups outdoors. The role is available from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,803 to £34,834 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
The Role
Championing National Parks for Everyone is a National Lottery Heritage Funded project led by the charity Peak District Mosaic in collaboration with Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and North York Moors National Park Authorities, and Derbyshire Dales CVS. You will deliver project activity in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Our vision is that everyone should be confident to visit and enjoy our National Parks. This means that everyone can receive the health and well-being benefits of spending time in National Parks and has the knowledge to help protect them. However, we know there are inequalities in accessing National Parks, including people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and this is an exciting opportunity to work on a project that aims to change that.
The heart of the project is the 6-month Community Champion Training programme, which supports participants to gain the skills and knowledge for them to run safe and enjoyable activities within the National Park for friends, family and community members. This builds on the success of previous projects and aims to leave a successful legacy of Community Champions who will support others to visit in the future and who will be supported by the charity Peak District Mosaic.
About You
With an experience of developing and delivering activities or events, you will also have an awareness of engaging communities, with a specific emphasis on those from diverse backgrounds.
You will have an enthusiasm about making sure that our National Parks and outdoor spaces are for everyone together with an understanding of good health and safety and safeguarding practices.
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 is required. If driving you must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance.
You will be required to undertake a criminal records (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.
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 Kiri Wood, Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Officer, on 01756 751623 or email kiri.wood@yorkshiredales.org.uk .
If you would like to join the project team for an informal chat about the role, we have two online information sessions being held on Microsoft Teams. Please contact Kiri (contact details above) for the joining instructions for one of the session options below:
Information session 1: Tuesday 13th August @ 18:30 – 19:15
Information session 2: Wednesday 14th August @ 19:30 – 20:15
The closing date for completed applications is 11pm on Sunday, 18 August 2024 with the interviews anticipated to take place on Monday, 2 September 2024.