The Yorkshire Dales National Park is for everybody. It’s a place for activity and adventure, for mental and physical healing and an inspiration for the enquiring mind. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about this purpose to join us as our Engagement, Health and Wellbeing Officer and become part of our dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic outdoor team.

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. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.

We are looking for an Engagement, Health and Wellbeing Officer to join our team, on a full time (37 hours per week), permanent basis. Primarily based at our Grassington office, with the potential for some home working.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,803 to £34,834 per annum
- Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays
- Flexi time scheme
- Local government defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS)
- Subsidised Healthcare scheme
- Employee discounts on various goods and services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Commitment to wellbeing
- Relocation Allowance available

The Role

You will lead on the planning, design and delivery of our programmes for under- served groups and will be required to use creative and innovative ways to connect them with the special qualities of the National Park. These informative and enjoyable activities will benefit participant’s health and wellbeing and increase the knowledge, enjoyment and understanding of the National Park’s special qualities, nature recovery and the impact of climate change.
Encouraging people to learn about, explore and conserve the National Park, turning a visit into a lifelong relationship.

You will be required to work weekends, bank holidays and, when appropriate, evenings, in order to deliver the activities.
About you

You will have the ability to articulate the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in green space to colleagues, local and national partners and key stakeholders together with experience of developing and leading outdoor activities or events.
An awareness and interest in the natural world and how to conserve it will be essential.

Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support to meet travel demands of the post is essential (if driving must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate insurance), as you will be required to travel within the Park in order to undertake this post.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Kiri Wood, Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Manager, on Tel no 01756 751623 or kiri.wood@yorkshiredales.org.uk .

Applications must be submitted by 11.00pm on Sunday, 12 May 2024, to be considered by the selection panel.

Anticipated interview date - 3 or 4 June 2024.