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Head of People
North York Moors
North York Moors National Park Authority looks after one of the most phenomenal parts of the British Isles. Filled with beautiful moorland, picture book villages, and a dramatic coastline, the North York Moors is a unique area with diversity and ecosystems that are found nowhere else in the UK.
We are now looking for a Head of People to join our team on a permanent basis. The working hours will be fixed between 30 and 37 per week to suit the successful candidate.
The Benefits
- Salary of £43,693 - £46,731 per annum (37 hours/week) with potential progression to £50,788
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 30 days’ annual leave, plus eight public holidays
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Flexible working hours and a 50:50 home/office working split
This is a rewarding opportunity for a strategic and people-focused HR professional with proven experience in organisational development to join our inspiring and collaborative organisation.
In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll have the chance to shape the culture, values, and well-being of a passionate team, making a tangible impact on the working lives of 170 staff and 500+ volunteers, while driving meaningful organisational change.
Plus, working in the stunning setting of the North York Moors, you’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, a strong focus on collaboration and the opportunity to support our mission to conserve and enhance one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.
The Role
As our Head of People, you will determine the best approach to lead, support and empower our diverse team of people from a strategic perspective.
Driving organisational performance, culture and values, you will develop and oversee multi-year people plans, introduce innovative projects to enhance engagement and provide proactive support and coaching to managers on people-related issues.
You will lead the Volunteering team, HR/Health and Safety services and people development initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of learning, performance management and diversity and inclusion programmes.
Additionally, you will:
- Embed a robust Performance Development Framework
- Implement creative workforce planning strategies
- Lead apprenticeship, trainee programmes, and EDI initiatives
- Oversee health, safety, and wellbeing programmes
- Analyse people-related metrics for decision-making
- Manage external contracts for employment law and health support services
About You
To be considered as our Head of People, you will need:
- Experience of developing and implementing a wide range of activities in all areas of people related work
- A real passion for providing the working environment in which people can develop their skills and deliver their work roles as well as they can
- Experience of leading and managing constructive relationships with a recognised Trade Union
- Knowledge of the practical application of current HR legislation
- CIPD membership or equivalent experience
The closing date for this role is 2nd February 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Senior HR Manager, Strategic HR Manager, Director of People, Head of HR, Head of Human Resources, People Development Manager, HR Lead, Human Resources Lead, or People and Performance Manager.
Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re looking for an inspirational new role as a Head of People, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
National Trails Officer
North York Moors
National Trails Officer.
Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
Both the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds are spectacular landscapes that attract thousands of visitors each year. Filled with beautiful moorland, chalk grasslands, picture book villages, and a dramatic coastline, many people are drawn here by the National Trails that weave their way through this special part of Yorkshire: the Cleveland Way, the Yorkshire Wolds Way and the King Charles III England Coast Path. Next year they will be joined by another when the Coast to Coast Path National Trail goes live.
At this important and exciting time we are looking for a National Trails Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week to manage and promote these wonderful assets.
The Benefits
- Salary between £35,235 - £38,626, with potential progression to £42,708
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 30 days’ annual leave, plus eight public holidays
- Excellent training and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled countryside access professional to join our dedicated team and champion the beautiful landscapes in this part of Yorkshire through its National Trails.
You’ll have the chance to work on exciting, impactful projects, including the establishment and designation of the Coast to Coast National Trail and a myriad of opportunities to bring people and nature closer together.
What’s more, as part of our forward-thinking organisation, you’ll make a real difference to sustainability, conservation, and inclusivity in one of the UK's most iconic areas.
So, if you want to lead a team delivering quality trail experiences for diverse audiences, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a National Trails Officer, you will oversee the development, management, and promotion of several National Trails, ensuring they meet quality standards and engage new and diverse audiences.
You will lead the National Trail Partnership(s) to achieve strategic objectives, whilst preparing budgets and co-ordinating resources to deliver sustainable access and meaningful engagement.
Working with relevant authorities, volunteers and contractors, you will plan and co-ordinate the implementation of a maintenance programme.
You will also identify opportunities for external funding to generate resources for projects supporting National Trails, and develop a comprehensive marketing strategy, including effective social media promotion and maintenance of relevant web sites and printed material.
Additionally, you will:
- Line manage the National Trail Ranger, Coast to Coast Officer and volunteer teams
- Monitor trail conditions, public use, and attitudes through inspections and surveys
- Develop and promote inclusive access initiatives for underrepresented groups
- Prepare regular reports to advise key stakeholders
About You
To be considered as a National Trails Officer, you will need:
- Experience of working on multi-partner projects, including liaising with agencies and individuals
- Experience of managing staff and volunteers in a positive working environment
- Experience of preparing and managing budgets and obtaining external funding
- Experience of managing practical maintenance projects
- Experience of dealing diplomatically with countryside access and rights of way issues
- A strong understanding of access, rights of way, countryside conservation, and sustainable tourism issues
- Knowledge of current legislation relating to rights of way and access
- To be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- A full, valid driving licence
The closing date for this role is 12th February 2025.
Interviews are to be held on Friday 7 March 2025
The successful candidate will be required to commence work in June 2025 (ideally 9 June 2025)
Other organisations may call this role Countryside Access Officer, Rights of Way Officer, Sustainable Access Manager, Trail Manager, or Conservation Project Manager.
Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to take on this rewarding role as a National Trails Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.