Job Description

LocationPeak District National Park Authority , BakewellReferenceJOB/24/01674Salary details\xc2\xa325,979 to \xc2\xa327,334 pro rataJob termPart TimeAppointment typeFixed Term until 30 April 2026Hours22 hours and 12 minutes per weekClosing Date19 May 2024PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Looking for the chance to have an important role in nature recovery in one of England\'s most distinctive and dramatic landscapes?We\'re seeking a skilled individual to help us administer our Morridge Hill Country (MHC) Landscape Recovery project. This exciting opportunity is a DEFRA funded Landscape Recovery Round 2 Pilot project led by the Peak District National Park Authority and supported by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT). This is a key administrative and financial support role for the project across the two-year development phase.MHC is an area of upland and associated foothills in the south-west of the Peak District National Park. The ambition of MHC is to provide hope and inspiration for enhancing biodiversity in one of the worlds most visited national parks - the Peak District. Working with at least 15 private and public land managers to develop a sustainable business model across at least 2,563 ha to create a \'bigger, better, and more connected natural landscape\'. There is scope for the pilot development phase to lead to a twenty to thirty-year delivery phase.Key Responsibilities:Provide administrative and financial support for the MHC Project Manager including:

• Diary Management.
• Arranging meetings, events and workshops.
• Budget monitoring and reporting, purchase order and invoice raising.
• Ensuring full compliance with the agreed financial procedures.

Requirements:

• HNC/HND in business and finance or AAT foundation-level, or significant relevant experience .
• Experience of database management and spreadsheets, analysing data and report writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of routine financial processes e.g. VAT, invoices.
• Excellent communication an interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Use of GIS to digitise information.
• An interest in nature conservation and engagement with knowledge of the project area.

This post is initially until 30 April 2026, however there may be opportunity for extension if the pilot programme is a success and further funding is secured.BenefitsWe offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 26-31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.Flexible WorkingA range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact me on the details above or contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.ukFurther InformationFor job description, person specification and to apply please view on our careers site here.Provisional Interview Date: 31 May 2024.Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.We\'re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We\'re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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