Climate and National Park Strategy Officer

The Role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Climate and National Park Strategy Officer to contribute to our strategic planning and performance function, with a strong focus on collaboration, relationship management and partnership working.

You will contribute to the development, delivery and monitoring of the National Park Management Plan and Authority Plan, helping ensure they are evidence-based, aligned with national policy, and shaped through meaningful engagement with partners. The team’s focus in the next couple of years is developing the next National Park Management Plan with a wide and complex range of external partners.

You will also play a role in coordinating the Authority’s response to climate change. This includes working to ensure the new Management Plan incorporates clear and deliverable climate adaptation measures, and that climate resilience is embedded across decision-making, plans and strategies, both within the Authority and in partnership with stakeholders.

About You

You need to have the following:

• Education to degree-level or equivalent in an appropriate environment-based subject (geography, sustainability, environmental studies/science/management).
• Experience in policy or strategy and working with internal and external partners.
• Ability to research, assimilate, analyse and make recommendations on complex information in a way that is relevant to the audience.
• Experience in relevant research, data collection and manipulation, and analysis.

Provisional interview date: week commencing 3 August 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 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

A job description and person specification are attached for more information. If you have any questions about the role, please contact us. No agencies at this time, please.

This is a fixed-term contract that ends 1 year after the start date.

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

We operate a hybrid working model and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. The usual work pattern for the team is 2 days in the office and 3 days at home, depending on priorities and meetings, but you’ve also got the ability to work all hours in the office. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us.

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.

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

You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.