Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Manager; Maternity Cover; Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

Salary: £38,510 to £43,149, per annum

Contract:

Full time

This is a temporary maternity cover position for up to 12 months. The contract will end on the return of the substantive postholder from maternity leave, which may be earlier than the anticipated end date.

Location:

Grassington, near Skipton, potential for some home working.

Would you like to work in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Britain? Are you passionate about helping people connect with nature and ensuring the Yorkshire Dales National Park is welcoming and accessible for everyone? We're looking for an experienced Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Manager to join us on a maternity cover contract.

Leading the team, you'll oversee a diverse programme of education, engagement and wellbeing activities that help people of all ages and backgrounds connect with the Yorkshire Dales. You'll work with partners, communities and funders.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Education, Engagement and Wellbeing team during a period of maternity leave. You'll provide leadership, strategic direction and specialist advice on outdoor group activities, while helping us develop opportunities that connect more people with the National Park.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Access and Engagement, you'll lead and support a team delivering educational, community engagement and wellbeing programmes across the National Park. You'll play a key role in developing new projects and partnerships, securing external funding, managing budgets and ensuring projects deliver meaningful outcomes for people and communities.

As the Authority's Safeguarding Officer, you'll ensure that appropriate safeguarding policies, procedures and training remain in place and effective.

You'll also provide strategic advice on opportunities and emerging developments in education, engagement and wellbeing, helping shape future activity across the Authority.

Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support to meet travel demands of the post is essential.

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

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

For a chat about this vacancy, please contact Rebecca Greenfield, Head of Access and Engagement, on or rebecca.gree

The closing date for completed applications is 21 October 2026 with the anticipated interview date 5 November 2026