Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Manager; Maternity Cover

Location:

Grassington, Skipton, UK

Job Type:
Temporary, Full-time

Pay: £38,510 to £43,149 per annum

£38,510 to £43,149 per annum

Full time, temporary maternity cover for up to 12 months

Based in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales, with potential for some home working

Leading education, engagement and wellbeing activities in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Role requires safeguarding responsibilities and strategic advice in outdoor settings

Salary: £38,510 to £43,149, per annum

Contract:

Full time (37 hours per week). 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, with the 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? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for an experienced Education, Engagement and Wellbeing Manager to join us on a maternity cover contract and help more people discover, enjoy and care for this special place.

Leading a dedicated 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 to develop opportunities that support our vision of being a National Park for Everyone.

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.

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.

• Generous leave: starting at 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension:
  Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working: including flexitime, flexi-leave and blended working options
• Wellbeing benefits:
  Subsidised Healthcare scheme, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme, staff discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Learning and development:
  Ongoing support for continuing professional development and training
• Free parking at Authority car parks

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.

We're looking for someone with experience of leading teams, developing successful projects and building strong partnerships. You'll be a confident communicator who can work effectively with a wide range of people, from community groups and partner…