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GBP25,979 to GBP27,344 pro rata per annum
Looking for the chance to have an important role in nature recovery in one of Englands most distinctive and dramatic landscapes?
We're seeking a skilled individual to help us administer our Morridge Hill Country (MHC) Landscape Recovery project. This exciting opportunity is a DEFRA funded Landscape Recovery Round 2 Pilot project led by the Peak District National Park Authority and supported by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT). This is a key administrative and financial support role for the project across the two-year development phase.
MHC is an area of upland and associated foothills in the south-west of the Peak District National Park. The ambition of MHC is to provide hope and inspiration for enhancing biodiversity in one of the worlds most visited national parks the Peak District. Working with at least 15 private and public land managers to develop a sustainable business model across at least 2,563 ha to create a bigger, better, and more connected natural landscape. There is scope for the pilot development phase to lead to a twenty to thirty-year delivery phase.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and financial support for the MHC Project Manager including:
- Diary management.
- Arranging meetings, events and workshops.
- Budget monitoring and reporting, purchase order and invoice raising.
- Ensuring full compliance with the agreed financial procedures.
Requirements:
- HNC/HND in business and finance or AAT foundation-level, or significant relevant experience.
- Experience of database management and spreadsheets, analysing data and report writing.
- Knowledge and understanding of routine financial processes e.g. VAT, invoices.
- Excellent communication an interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
- Use of GIS to digitise information.
- An interest in nature conservation and engagement with knowledge of the project area.
This post is initially until 30 April 2026, however there may be opportunity for extension if the pilot programme is a success and further funding is secured.
Further Information
You can view the job description and person specification for the role on our careers site.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Fletcher. No agencies at this time please. Provisional interview date Friday 31 May 2024.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 26-31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us.
Our Values
- Care We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. Its 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.
If you are unable to apply on line and require a word version of the application form please contact us.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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