Engagement Wildfire Officer

Wildfire Engagement Officer
Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester
£24,702 to £25,979 per annum
The Role
We are looking for a Wildfire Engagement Officer to help us work in partnership with United Utilities, engaging with visitors and stakeholders around visitor enjoyment and behaviours and wildfire risk.
The post holder will be required to work 1 in 2 weekends and bank holidays as well as evenings up to 8pm in high fire risk periods.
The post is fixed term until 31 October 2024.
About You
You will need to be able to:
- Communicate effectively with the public and a range of stakeholders
- Have conflict awareness experience
- Have fell and moorland navigation experience
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
Interview date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Interview location: Longdendale Environmental Centre, Tintwistle, Glossop SK13 1HS
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what we offer.
Our Values
- Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
- Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
- Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of 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.
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