Conservation Officer (Farming in Protected Landscapes)

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to negotiate and build relationships with
farmers, land managers and organisations in the South Tyne catchment of the North Pennines National
Landscape, to enable them to support nature recovery, improve water quality and reduce flood risk
through Natural Flood Management.

This post is temporary until 31 March 2025.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will support the delivery of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme in the South
Tyne catchment on behalf of the North Pennines National Landscape Partnership. The role is funded
by Northumbrian Water Ltd.

You will lead on conservation, land management advice and guidance, to promote high quality
applications to the programme.

We encourage you to contact Sarah Tooze, Nature Recovery Manager via email at [email protected] to arrange an informal
discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a HND or equivalent and have experience of successful working with farmers and land
managers to achieve conservation objectives.

You will have practical experience of upland habitats – assessment, survey, restoration and
management.

Please refer to the person specification on our website for the full criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable
to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have
the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.

Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on
the person specification will not be short-listed.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Friday 26 January 2024.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential
criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or
a veteran.

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the
Payroll and Employee Services Team via email [email protected] or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764

BENEFITS AND REWARDS

We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave
entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working
options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).

If you would like to know more, please follow this link: www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

HYBRID WORKING

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the
workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and
arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours
within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse
talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and
improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide
support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality,
Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.