Peak District National Park Authority

Post Title: Sustainable Travel Officer
Base/Work Location: Bakewell. DE45 1AE
Salary and Scale: £29,439 - £32,020
Hours per week: 37
Fixed Term: 3 years from appointment
Interview Date: TBC
Closing Date: 25 August 2023

This is a fixed term role for 3 years from appointment.

The Peak District National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the country with up to 26 million visits per year. Most of our visitors arrive from within a one-hour travel catchment and arrive by private car. This is neither good for the National Park environment or the planet as a whole.

We have an ambition to change how people travel to, from and around the National Park. We see this as being such an important task that we have created this new, fixed term role to help with delivering this work.

The Role
You will lead the development and implementation of the Sustainable Transport Project on behalf of the National Park Authority and our key stakeholders; these include six constituent transport authorities, train and bus operators, world class visitor attractions and a range of other environmental and community groups….not forgetting the millions of visitors.

The Sustainable Travel Officer will report to the Policy & Communities Team Manager, but will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project and any workstreams arising from the Project.

A key focus for the Project is the National Park’s Management Plan, which includes an action to “Develop a National Park sustainable travel framework that delivers reductions in greenhouse gases, a sustainable visitor economy that cares for special qualities and supports sustainable communities by improving connection to services.

About You
To join us in this role, you should have a degree in transport planning or equivalent as well as successful experience of project management and partnership working. You will need knowledge and understanding of the UK transport planning system, rural transport issues and funding and excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others.

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 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.

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.

Further Information
For more information and to apply, please click here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Nicholson on [email protected]. No agencies at this time please.

Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 26-31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what we offer.

Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us on the details above or contact [email protected] 

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 guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.