Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer

Are you an experienced Farm Adviser looking for an opportunity to work for an outstanding organisation such as the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority? If so, read on.

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.

The Defra funded Farming in Protected Landscapes programme was launched in 2021 and provides grants to farmers and land managers looking to deliver on climate, nature, access and landscape outcomes.

We’re currently looking for a Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer to join our delivery team on a fixed term basis until March 2025. The role is full-time (37 hours per week), based at our office in Bainbridge and has the potential for some regular home working.

The Benefits

• Salary of £28,899 to £34,722 per annum
• Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Flexi time scheme
• Employee discounts on various goods and services
• Free parking

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a National Park and work in one of the UK’s most striking and breath-taking locations.

The Role

The role is integral to the successful delivery of the Defra funded programme within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and will include:

• Helping to develop project ideas with farmers and land managers
• Assessing applications
• Providing recommendations to the Local Assessment Panels
• Providing monitoring and feedback on the progress of the scheme to Defra

About You

You should be experienced in agri-environment advice delivery, articulate, pragmatic, with an in-depth understanding of upland farming and land management, preferably within a protected landscape.

Experience of farmer group facilitation would be an advantage, as is delivery of access and engagement type projects. Efficient with an excellent attention to detail, an ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and manage competing demands and excellent report writing and presentation skills are all requirements for this role.

Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support to meet the demands of the post (if driving must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate insurance) is essential.

Job sharing will be considered, please mark clearly on your application that this would be your preference.

We are committed to equal opportunities and our recruitment process treats all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

For an informal chat about these vacancies, please contact Helen Keep, Senior Farm Conservation Officer on 07818 048749 or email helen.keep@yorkshiredales.org.uk

The closing date for completed application forms is 11pm on Thursday 20th April 2023.
Anticipated in-person interview date: Friday 28th April 2023.

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