Climate and National Park Strategy Officer

Climate and National Park Strategy Officer

Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Government of The United Kingdom

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Help shape climate strategies and manage partnerships for the National Park.
  • Company: Join the Peak District National Park Authority, committed to sustainability and inclusivity.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and a solid pension scheme.
  • Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for diverse applicants.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in climate resilience and park management.
  • Qualifications: Degree in environment-related field and experience in policy or strategy.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Climate and National Park Strategy Officer to contribute to our strategic plan making and performance function, with a strong focus on collaboration, relationship management and partnership working. You will contribute to the development, delivery and monitoring of the National Park Management Plan and Authority Plan, helping ensure they are evidence-based, aligned with national policy, and shaped through meaningful engagement with partners.

The team's focus in the next couple of years is developing the next National Park Management Plan with a wide and complex range of external partners. You will also play a role in coordinating the Authority's response to climate change, including working to ensure the new Management Plan incorporates clear and deliverable climate adaptation measures, and that climate resilience is embedded across decision-making, plans and strategies—both within the Authority and in partnership with stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Education to degree-level or equivalent in an appropriate environment-based subject (geography, sustainability, environmental studies/science/management)
  • Experience in policy or strategy and working with internal and external partners
  • Ability to research, assimilate, analyse and make recommendations on complex information in a way that is relevant to the audience
  • Experience in relevant research, data collection and manipulation, and analysis

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi‑time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26‑31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. The post is open to job share. Flexible working model: hybrid 2 days in office and 3 days at home, with the ability to work all hours in office as needed.

Equal Opportunities & Disability

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a 'Disability Confident' employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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Government of The United Kingdom

Contact Details:

Government of The United Kingdom Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Climate and National Park Strategy Officer

Collaboration
Relationship Management
Partnership Working
Evidence-Based Planning
Policy Alignment
Stakeholder Engagement
Climate Change Adaptation