Programme Assistant - Farming in Protected Landscapes

Programme Assistant - Farming in Protected Landscapes

Located in Helmsley, North Yorkshire

The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to care for one of the UK’s most distinctive protected landscapes. Spanning 554 square miles, the National Park is home to expansive heather moorland, woodland, remote dales, historic villages and dramatic coastline, and plays an important role in supporting nature, communities and sustainable access for visitors.

We are now looking for a Programme Assistant to join our Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029.

The Defra funded FiPL Programme is running in all the English National Parks and National Landscapes to help farmers and other land managers adapt to future changes in agricultural support. By supporting farmers, land managers and people who live and work in these areas, we can help protect these exceptional places and support local communities.

Specifically, it supports activities that benefit nature recovery, mitigates against the impacts of climate change, provides opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and understand the landscape and its cultural heritage, and supports nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses.

The Benefits

• Salary of £28,153 - £31,015 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a land management professional with strong knowledge of agri-environment schemes and practical experience working with farmers and land managers to join our inspiring organisation.

You’ll have the chance to contribute to one of our flagship conservation initiatives, where your work will play a visible role in supporting the future of the National Park and the communities connected to it.

What’s more, you’ll discover the perfect environment in which to strengthen your expertise and accelerate your career in conservation and land management as part of a passionate, dedicated team.

So, if you’re ready to help shape positive environmental outcomes across the North York Moors, apply now and take your next step with us.

The Role

As a Programme Assistant, you will support the delivery of our Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, helping farmers and land managers access funding and guidance for projects within the National Park.

Acting as a first point of contact for potential applicants, you will provide advice and guidance on conservation, land management and access, helping support high-quality grant applications and the successful delivery of funded projects.

You will also assess and monitor projects, ensuring funded activity aligns with programme requirements, conservation objectives and the wider aims of the North York Moors National Park Management Plan.

Additionally, you will:

• Support the FiPL Local Assessment Panel with reports and recommendations
• Manage compliance with programme agreements and conditions
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety and Equalities policies and procedures

About You

To be considered as a Programme Assistant, you will need:

• Experience directly related to the duties of the role
• Experience working with farmers and land managers to achieve conservation objectives
• Practical experience of farmland habitats, with experience in upland hill farming being an advantage
• Experience of project and budget management
• Experience using IT packages such as Excel, Word, Teams and GIS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

The closing date for this role is 7th June 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Project Co-ordinator, Programme Support Officer, Project Support Officer, Land Management Assistant, Conservation Project Assistant, Environmental Programme Assistant, or Environmental Projects Officer.

Webrecruit and the 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.

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