30by30 Assessment Officer

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; Grassington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is seeking a technical leader to guide assessment, recording, monitoring and reporting against national criteria for 30by30 targets. You will work with land managers and partners to identify opportunities to increase qualifying land and provide expert advice across England's protected landscapes.

Based in the Yorkshire Dales, you will lead collaboration between National Parks England and Defra, monitor progress and report delivery against objectives, and

Qualifications

• Technical leadership to establish consistent assessment, recording, monitoring and reporting processes against national criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting land that contributes towards 30by30 targets.
• Collaborate with land managers and partner organisations to identify opportunities to increase qualifying land.
• Provide expert advice on assessment criteria and evidence requirements to protected landscapes across England.
• Lead national collaboration between England's National Parks to develop shared approaches and best practice.
• Act as the lead technical contact for National Parks England, coordinating with Defra, Natural England and other partners.
• Monitor progress and provide reports on delivery against 30by30 objectives.

Job description

This is a varied role, and you will provide technical leadership and guidance to colleagues to establish consistent assessment, recording, monitoring and reporting processes, against established national criteria. You will:

• Develop and implement processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting land that contributes towards 30by30 targets.
• Work with colleagues, land managers and partner organisations to identify opportunities to increase qualifying land.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to protected landscapes across England on assessment criteria and evidence requirements.
• Lead national collaboration between England's National Parks, helping to develop shared approaches, guidance and best practice.
• Act as the lead technical contact for National Parks England, working with Defra, Natural England and other national partners.
• Monitor progress and provide reports on delivery against 30by30 objectives

Join Our Team!

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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. As the host Authority for this nationally significant role, you'll work with colleagues across England's National Parks, helping to drive one of the country's most ambitious nature recovery commitments while being based in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park. You'll join a supportive and knowledgeable team that is passionate about making a positive difference for the National Park and the communities who live and work here.

We believe in supporting our people and offer a range of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance, develop your career and enjoy the advantages of working in one of the UK's most inspiring landscapes.

• Generous leave: starting at 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of Local Government service
• Pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working: including flexitime, flexi-leave and blended working options
• Wellbeing benefits: Subsidised Healthcare scheme, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme, staff discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Learning and development: Ongoing support for continuing professional development and training
• Free parking at Authority car parks