Garsdale - Hawes Project Manager

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; Bainbridge, Leyburn, Grassington; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–31 days

Flexible working

LGPS pension

Job summary

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority in England is advertising a fixed-term, full-time role to lead the planning, development and delivery of the Garsdale-Hawes active travel route. Based in Bainbridge or Grassington with blended home-office working, you will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, secure funding and ensure accessibility and compliance with Active Travel England guidance.

The post offers a chance to shape a high-impact regional project, collaborate with landowners and

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of a major access and active travel project linking Garsdale Station and Hawes.
• Manage the legal processes, approvals and consultations needed to develop the route.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, farmers, land agents, local authorities, community groups and funding bodies.
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary project team and manage consultants and specialist advisers.
• Secure and manage funding, ensuring resources are used effectively and project objectives are achieved.
• Help deliver a route that meets high standards of accessibility and reflects Active Travel England guidance.
• Prepare reports and presentations and provide progress updates to senior managers and Members of the Authority.

Job description

Salary: £38,510 to £43,149, per annum

Contract: Full time (37 hours), fixed term.

The post is initially funded until 31 March 2029, with potential for extension subject to continued funding and the successful progression of the project.

Location: Bainbridge or Grassington with opportunities for blended home-office working

This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of the Garsdale-Hawes multi-use route, a project that will create a scenic, accessible and family-friendly trail linking Garsdale Station with Hawes in Upper Wensleydale.

Working with communities, landowners, partner organisations and specialist consultants, you'll help shape the future of this ambitious project through its next stages, helping create a lasting legacy for residents and visitors alike.

• Generous leave: starting at 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 31 days after five years of Local Government service, plus bank holidays
• Flexible working: including flexitime, flexi-leave and blended working options
• Pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)

The Role

Working alongside colleagues from across the Authority and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll:

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of a major access and active travel project linking Garsdale Station and Hawes.
• Manage the legal processes, approvals and consultations needed to develop the route.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, farmers, land agents, local authorities, community groups and funding bodies.
• Co-ordinate a multidisciplinary project team and manage consultants and specialist advisers.
• Secure and manage funding, ensuring resources are used effectively and project objectives are achieved.
• Help deliver a route that meets high standards of accessibility and reflects Active Travel England guidance.
• Prepare reports and presentations and provide progress updates to senior managers and Members of the Authority.

Join Our Team!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Closing date: 11pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026

Candidates who applied for this role previously do not need to reapply.