Howardian Hills AONB Conservation Grants Administrator
Grade: F
Salary:£20,852 to £23,023 - PRO RATA
Hours: 30 hours (4 days per week), job share considered. Fixed Term to 31st March 2024 with opportunity for extension
Location: Helmsley
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team, which is hosted by North Yorkshire County Council as part of its Growth, Planning and Trading Standards Team.
The role
This is a job like no other – you will be part of a small multi-disciplined team working to shape the future of the Howardian Hills AONB. We are highly regarded professionals who are part of a larger network of Protected Landscapes teams.
As our Howardian Hills AONB Conservation Grants Administrator you will ensure the smooth running of the administrative arrangements for the Farming in Protected Landscapes and AONB Project Fund grants programmes, including carrying out financial management, monitoring and reporting, supporting the Local Assessment Panel, making grant offers, agreements and payments and presenting reports. They will also assist with publicity linked to the grant programmes, as well as supporting the delivery of other AONB activities such as the Volunteers work programme, young peoples’ activities, etc.
This post is office based with some home working and will also require significant travel within the AONB for site visits, meetings and attending events, including outside of normal office hours. Though initially a temporary contract to 31 March 2024, it is hoped to continue the role beyond that date.
What you will bring
To be successful you should have knowledge of administrative systems and practice, and IT software packages such as Excel and Word. Have experience of supporting the delivery of individual projects, activities and programmes through administrative duties and basic communications, scheduling meetings, taking accurate confidential minutes, writing detailed and accessible reports, and monitoring and recording expenditure.
Please see the attached Job Description for more details.
Working for us
As an organisation, we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology. You may also benefit from homeworking. You will have immediate access to our fantastic Everybody Benefits package, offering huge savings on the many discounts available to make your money go that bit further, from savings up to 10% on high street fashion, food outlets, supermarkets, days out experiences, and DIY stores as well as discounted weekend breaks or annual holidays. Salary sacrifice schemes on cars and technology, and for those who like to keep fit, discounts on clothing and local gym memberships. Plus lots more!
Contact and apply
If you would like to know more about this position please contact Ellie Hook, Howardian Hills AONB Manager via info@howardianhills.org.uk or 07890 051137.
To apply for our position please send your CV and cover letter quoting HHADMIN to resourcingsolutions@northyorks.gov.uk no later than midnight on Sunday 10th July .
It is important that your CV includes: your full contact details (telephone, email, address), full employment history (name of employer, job titles, dates of employment and salary), full education history (qualification, grade, dates and place of study), explanation of any gaps in employment and the contact details of at least two referees including your current / most recent employer indicating whether you consent to us contacting each referee prior to interview.
Your personal statement should outline your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role.
Key dates:
Closing date: Sunday 10th July
Interview date: 14th & 15th July
Whilst you are applying for a vacancy with an individual district, Borough or the County Council, if successful, you will become an employee of this council only up to March 2023. From April 2023 your employment contract will migrate to a newly formed unitary Council. Whilst the change to form one organisation can bring the feeling of uncertainty, the vast majority of staff will be unaffected.