Location: Grassington (with blended working opportunities)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £29,540 to £36,363 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 30 March 2029
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.
We’re delivering the Defra-funded Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports farmers and land managers to deliver projects that benefit climate, nature, people, and place.
The Benefits
* Salary: £29,540 to £36,363 per annum
* Generous leave: 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Flexible working: including flexi-time and blended working options
The Role
As a key member of our team, you will:
* Work directly with farmers and land managers to develop high-quality project proposals
* Provide advice on conservation, land management and access and engagement
* Assess applications and present recommendations to the Local Assessment Panel
* Monitor project delivery and report progress to Defra
* Support harder-to-reach applicants and facilitate group or cluster applications
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
* Experience in agri-environment schemes and upland land management
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, especially with farmers
* A pragmatic, detail‑oriented approach and excellent report writing skills
* A good understanding of the challenges and opportunities in protected landscapes
Experience in farmer group facilitation and access or engagement projects would be an advantage.
Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support to meet the travel demands of the post (if driving must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance) is essential.
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’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Iain McDonell, Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme Manager, 07811 939240 Iain.McDonell@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Closing date: 11pm, Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Interview date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 Grassington
To apply, click here
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