North Pennines Landscape Connections is a programme of work aimed at helping farmers and land managers work together to make the most of the new funding schemes which will help Nature Recovery and business resilience.
At the same time the programme aims to develop a monitoring framework to measure progress against nature recovery outcomes, land management changes and external factors such as climate change, and to co-ordinate and support a network of citizen scientists which contributes to this monitoring.
It will also support farmer hosts to develop relationships with groups and individuals who have previously struggled to access the countryside, and to build an active network of participants to support this process.
The Landscapes Connections programme is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The role of the Development Manager will be to lead on the development of a Stage 2 NLHF Connected Landscapes programme submission on behalf of the North Pennines National Landscape and its partners (including RSPB, Wear, Tyne and Eden Rivers Trusts and the Farmer Network).
If successful it is envisaged that the Manager will stay on in this role as the Programme Manager for the 8-year programme.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
To lead on the development of a Stage 2 NLHF Connected Landscapes programme submission on behalf of the North Pennines National Landscape and its partners (including RSPB, Wear, Tyne and Eden Rivers Trusts and the Farmer Network).
To manage a small team of staff in this development phase, and co-ordinate the work of other staff and partners, towards the development phase goals.
To manage the programme of work specified in the Project Plan and the budget associated with it.
To provide the main point of liaison between the programme advisory and delivery partners, and to build and maintain good relationships between programme partners.
To develop the thinking, clarity and consensus required for the 2nd phase submission.
We encourage you to contact Andy Lees via email at andy@northpennines.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a degree or equivalent level qualification and experience of working on multi-partner project development and management relating to nature recovery/conservation.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
* Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
* Hybrid working (home and office working).
* Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
* Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
* Discounted DCC gym membership.
* Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
* Trade Union membership.
* A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
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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 that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
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INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 8th October 2025 in Stanhope, County Durham.
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.
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.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email on RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 262727 – Option 4,
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