Pennine National Trails Partnership Manager

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 developing, managing and promoting the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails Partnership as a centre of excellence in National Trail management? If you are, we have a rare opportunity to join the Park Management team as a Pennine National Trails Partnership Manager.

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 and will provide an enviable setting for your career in countryside management.

We’re looking for a Pennine National Trails Partnership Manager to join us on a part time basis (22 hours per week), to cover a period of maternity leave, expected to end May 2025. You could be based at either of our main offices, or possibly at home depending on your location, and you will be required to travel regularly within and outside of the National Park to locations along the Trails.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,834 to £39,185 pro rata, per annum
• Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, pro rata
• 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

You will hold a key strategic role in managing and supporting the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails Partnership (the Partnership), wider working groups and stakeholders to ensure the efficient implementation of the Delivery Framework and Quality Standards for the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails.

Together with another colleague you will be responsible for the day to day management of the Partnership including preparing, managing and presenting the annual budget for maintenance works along both routes based on the annual condition survey in conjunction with partner organisations. The Pennine Way will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2025 so planning for a year of celebration will be very much part of the role over the coming year.

In addition, you will work closely with relevant government, statutory and voluntary organisations, other funding partners, tourist organisations, and projects, as appropriate to further the objectives of the Delivery Framework and the Partnership.

About You

You will be enthusiastic about National Trails with a good knowledge of partnership management and contract management, as well as good negotiation, communication and IT skills. Being a self-motivated team player, with a ‘can-do’ attitude, is also a requirement.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines and manage competing demands will be necessary.

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 Alan Hulme, Head of Park Management, on 01756 751647 or alan.hulme@yorkshiredales.org.uk

The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday, 3 April 2024 with the anticipated interview date being Friday, 26 April 2024.