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SalaryAn innovative thinker, familiar with environmental and heritage data and competent in spatial analysis?
You have an exciting opportunity to join our groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research team to develop a new approach to measuring the public benefits derived from outdoor culture and heritage of some of England’s most fascinating landscapes.?
As part of a collaboration between the two largest landowners in England (National Trust and Forestry England) and Exeter University, you’ll benefit from unrivalled access to data, knowledge and sites, as well as opportunities for working across organisations and participating in cross-disciplinary workshops and training programmes.?
Please note - this is an 18 months fixed term contract, and will require a start date on or before 1st May 2024. What it's like to work here We know there are issues that we must face into, including tackling the climate and nature crises, and that we will need the right combination of passion and knowledge to address novel conservation challenges.
The National Trust is an Independent Research Organisation with an excellent track record in delivering quality research focused on practical and impactful outcomes.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve travel to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work, including to the case study locations in the Lake District and South Downs National Parks.
What you'll be doing Reporting to the Senior National Archaeologist you'll be embedded in the forward-thinking central National Trust Historic Environment Team, but you’ll work closely with economists from the University of Exeter and project partners Forestry England.
You’ll research how we understand and value outdoor culture and heritage: coordinating workshops and stakeholder engagement, collating and analysing data, and co-designing and implementing experimental methodologies. You'll prepare written reports for publication (academic and sector-relevant).
The work will include:
· Reviewing the existing culture and heritage capital taxonomy (work already undertaken by DCMS) and specifically how it relates to outdoor culture and heritage.
· Assessing the existing evidence base underpinning that taxonomy and identifying gaps.
· Understanding the nature and limitations of existing historic and environmental data.
· Liaising with local and national partners to collate relevant heritage and environmental data and identify gaps.
· Collaboration with economics PDRA on the relationship between the taxonomy and values.
· Co-designing and conducting experimental methodologies to address some of the gaps identified.
· Developing understanding of the relationship between culture and heritage and natural capital. Who we're looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this position we’re looking for someone who has:
· Understanding of and familiarity with landscape and outdoor heritage?
· Experience of using spatial and temporal data to analyse land use and the distribution of culture, heritage and natural assets.?
· Experience of planning and delivering stakeholder engagement e.g. workshops, meetings
· Literature review skills and the ability to synthesise evidence across a range of disciplinary perspectives including archaeology, economics, sociology, history and cultural studies.?
· An understanding of environmental data (including historic environment and cultural heritage data), where and how they are held, their structure, and limitations.? The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice
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