Farming in Protected Landscapes Administration Officer

Contract: Part Time – (30 Hours per week), Fixed Term until 30 March 2029

Are you a skilled administrator who has a passion for conservation? Would you like to work in one of the most iconic landscapes in Britain, supporting colleagues to deliver real environmental outcomes?

Join the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and be part of shaping the future of farming in this stunning protected landscape.

We’re looking for a Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) Administration Officer to join our team. This is a part-time role (30 hours per week), fixed term until 30 March 2029, based at our Grassington office near Skipton, with some blended home and office working.

About us

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales.

We are delivering the highly successful Defra-funded Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports farmers and land managers to deliver projects that benefit climate, nature, people, and place.

You’ll join our supportive and friendly team who are passionate about making a positive difference for the National Park and the communities who live and work here.

The benefits

• Generous leave: starting at 26 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of Local Government service
• Pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working: including flexitime, flexi-leave and blended working options
• Wellbeing benefits: Subsidised Healthcare scheme, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme, staff discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Learning and development: Ongoing support for continuing professional development and training
• Free parking at our car parks
• Relocation package available

The role

You’ll ensure the smooth administration of the FiPL programme including financial and data management, expenditure monitoring, reporting and varied grant work.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing relevant protocols and processes to enable monitoring and compliance of projects
• Communicating with applicants and agreement holders
• Technical support including arranging meetings; training, events, taking minutes, maintaining filing systems and assembling reports.
• Aiding project and programme level evaluation, including reporting to DEFRA

About you

You’ll already have experience in administrative systems and practices in a local authority setting and have:

• A level 3 (A-level) or higher qualification or equivalent experience which can show is directly related to the duties of the post. Having a level 4 or higher qualification in business and finance or an AAT foundation-level qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience of supporting the delivery of conservation projects and programmes
• Confidence in monitoring and recording expenditure and following applicable Financial Regulations
• Proficiency in the use of IT software packages such as MS365, Teams, Excel, Word and GIS

Join our team!

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Iain McDonell, Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme Manager, on 01756 751642 or [email protected]

Closing date: 11pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Anticipated interview date: – Monday, 5 October 2026.