Farming & Nature Support Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/04/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 21/04/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9 £33,024 to £36,648 per annum
Employment Location:
North Pennines National Landscape Office, Stanhope (hybrid working options available)
Further Information
We are looking for a Farming & Nature Support Officer to join the North Pennines National Landscape team for a period of 24 months.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
This role is a hands-on, feet on the ground facilitation role working with farmers and landowners and building up close relationships across different elements of the Tees-Swale programme.
You will work on the North Pennines National Landscape's Tees-Swale programme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, in a supportive role to the Farming and Nature Officers, liaising with landowners and farmers to deliver nature recovery works.
We encourage you to contact Patrick Oulton, Tees Swale Programme Manager via email at patrick@northpennines.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will be educated to degree level in a related field or equivalent or have substantial experience doing similar duties.
You should be able to facilitate discussions, leading to amicable solutions and have experience of working with landowners and/or farmers for common solutions in nature recovery.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.