Pennine National Trails Partnership Manager

Would you like to work in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Britain – famous for its
natural beauty, cultural heritage and outstanding opportunities for enjoyment? Are you ready
for the challenge of developing, managing and promoting the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway
National Trails Partnership as a centre of excellence in National Trail management? If you are,
we have a rare opportunity to join the Park Management team as a Pennine National Trails
Partnership Manager.

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 and will provide an enviable setting for your
career in countryside management.

We’re looking for a Pennine National Trails Partnership Manager to join us on a part time basis
(22 hours per week), to cover a period of maternity leave, expected to end May 2025. You could
be based at either of our main offices, or possibly at home depending on your location, and you
will be required to travel regularly within and outside of the National Park to locations along
the Trails.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,834 to £39,185 pro rata, per annum
• Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, pro rata
• 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

The Role

You will hold a key strategic role in managing and supporting the Pennine Way and Pennine
Bridleway National Trails Partnership (the Partnership), wider working groups and stakeholders
to ensure the efficient implementation of the Delivery Framework and Quality Standards for the
Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails.

Together with another colleague you will be responsible for the day to day management of the
Partnership including preparing, managing and presenting the annual budget for maintenance
works along both routes based on the annual condition survey in conjunction with partner
organisations. The Pennine Way will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2025 so planning for
a year of celebration will be very much part of the role over the coming year.

In addition, you will work closely with relevant government, statutory and voluntary
organisations, other funding partners, tourist organisations, and projects, as appropriate to
further the objectives of the Delivery Framework and the Partnership.

About You

You will be enthusiastic about national trails with a good knowledge of partnership management
and contract management, as well as good negotiation, communication and IT skills. Being a
self-motivated team player, with a ‘can-do’ attitude, is also a requirement.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet
deadlines and manage competing demands will be necessary.

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 discussion and to find out more about the role, please contact Alan
Hulme, Head of Park Management, on 01756 751647 or [email protected]

The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday, 3 April 2024 with
the anticipated interview date being Friday, 26 April 2024.