Task Designated: Role Specialist
The Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual for the role of Project Officer for Dartmoor. This exciting opportunity is part of the Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes (DDL) programme, a heritage and environmental project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
**Key Responsibilities:**
As the Project Officer for Dartmoor, you will be responsible for delivering the Bike It Moor project, a key component of the DDL programme. Your main tasks will include:
1. Developing and delivering fun, inclusive, and innovative activities and events that promote active travel, such as walking, cycling, scooting, and wheeling to school. 2. Organizing practical skills sessions, including cycle and scooter skills, bike maintenance, and first aid. 3. Planning and delivering information events, like school assemblies, drop-in sessions, pop-up stands, competitions, and incentive programs. 4. Arranging day and overnight cycling and walking experiences to immerse pupils in the local green landscape and natural heritage.
**Job Details:**
- Location: Dartmoor National Park Authority office, with flexibility to work from home. - Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available). - Salary: £28,831 per annum (pro rata if part-time). - Contract: Fixed term for 3 years. - Reference: 02REC.
**London Weighting Allowance:** For those living within a London Borough, the organization offers a London Weighting Allowance of £4,530.
**Location and Interview Details:**
- The role involves working from the Dartmoor National Park Authority office, with flexibility to work from home. - The closing date for applications is 23:59, 16 July 2025. - Specific interview dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. - Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 31 July or 01 August 2025.
**Requirements:**
- Candidates should have experience of events planning and delivering successful behavior change projects, ideally with a physical activity focus. - Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds and delivering engaging and interactive group workshops and activity sessions is essential. - A full DBS check is required for the role, and candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected.
**The Organization:**
The organization is a community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers, committed to being a truly inclusive employer. They offer benefits such as 28 days leave per annum, staff volunteer days, and a personal pension scheme. They believe in a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a project that aims to make it easier for people to walk and cycle, while immersing yourself in the beautiful Dartmoor landscape. If you are passionate about promoting active travel and making a real impact, this could be the role for you.
[1] For more information about the Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme, please visit the Dartmoor National Park Authority website.
[3] For more information about The National Lottery Heritage Fund, please visit their website.
This role as Project Officer for Dartmoor aligns with the societal goal of promoting active travel, serving as an opportunity for personal growth and development in the field of education-and-self-development, focusing on learning about environmental conservation and promoting physical activity. Ensuring the delivery of fun and inclusive activities, organizing practical skills sessions, and planning engaging information events can lead to significant personal growth and contribute to the overall success of the Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes project.
