Strategy and Performance Manager

The Role

We are looking for a Strategy and Performance Manager, on a 3 year fixed-term contract, to lead on setting the strategic framework for the National Park through the National Park Management Plan and the National Park Authority through our Authority Plan. In the role, you will be responsible for managing the Strategy and Performance Team to review and influence the implementation of the National Park Management Plan and Authority Planning process.

Key to the role will be leading the team in the development of the next National Park Management Plan. In collaboration with staff, Members and external partners, you will manage the work to influence and guide partners and stakeholders to the benefit of the whole National Park.

The new management plan must incorporate specific climate adaptation measures, and you will also coordinate the Authority’s approach to climate change in the landscape, ensuring climate change adaptation is central to decision making, plans and strategies for the Authority, its partners and National Park stakeholders.

About You

You will need to have a proven record of influencing others, working in partnership and corporate planning processes and performance management. You will have experience of developing and implementing evidence-based strategies, climate change adaptation planning, successful project management, dealing with politically sensitive issues and working with Members.

Provisional interview date 19th May 2026.

About Us

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park, and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emily Fox. No agencies at this time please.

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered, for example, hybrid home/office working, 9 day fortnight. If you would like to discuss this, please contact our HR team.

Our Values

• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a “Disability Confident” employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.

We do not offer sponsorship for visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.

If you are unable to apply online and require a Word version of the application form, please contact our HR team.