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Researcher – Adders Up project

Contract Type:Temporary
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: Grade 8 £30,296 to £33,945 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Employment location: North Pennines National Landscapes Office, Stanhope (hybrid working options available)
Closing date: 6 May 2024

FURTHER INFORMATION
We have a new opportunity as a Researcher for a period of 8 months to join the team at the North Pennines National Landscape.

The “Adders Up” project is a three-year programme from the North Pennines National Landscape team (hosted by Durham County Council) of public engagement to locate and raise awareness of adders, and land management activity to conserve and restore populations of adders in the North Pennines.

In the first year we are partnering with Newcastle University to learn more about adder distribution, genetics, and movement across our landscape. We are recruiting two posts – A Researcher and a Field Research Assistant. The research design and implementation will be under the direction of Newcastle University staff.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As the Researcher you will lead on the field surveys of adders with support from the Field Research Assistant. The field work will follow protocols provided by Newcastle University using established survey and sampling techniques. The data collection will involve safe handling, measurements, and sampling of genetic material from individual snakes, in addition to standardised population surveys.

You will lead on data recording and management in the field, and ensuring data, field photographs and camera trap images are stored in a secure and systematic manner.

You will lead on planning all survey work including securing access, health and safety, and preparation and maintenance of equipment, with support from the Field Research Assistant. You will also perform DNA extractions and assist with analyses of genetic data and generate landscape models (e.g. landscape resistance models).

You should have your own means of transport as this post requires frequent travel around the North Pennines National Landscape.

We encourage you to contact Adam Millington, Biodiversity Lead via email at adam@northpennines.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will be a graduate or postgraduate in a relevant subject with some experience of work in reptile conservation or ecology. You will have fieldwork and data handling skills and a good understanding of land management and nature conservation issues. You will be equally happy working independently or in a small team, working outdoors all day, or in a laboratory.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on either Thursday 16 or Friday 17 May 2024.

Apply using the link – Researcher – Durham County Council – North East Jobs

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764

Field Assistant – Adders Up project

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: Grade 2 £ 22,737 to £23,114 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Employment Location: North Pennines National Landscape’s Office, Stanhope
Closing date: 6 May 2024

FURTHER INFORMATION
We have a new opportunity as a Field Assistant for a period of 4 months to join the team at the North Pennines National Landscape.

The “Adders Up” project is a three-year programme from the North Pennines National Landscape team (hosted by Durham County Council) of public engagement to locate and raise awareness of adders, and land management activity to conserve and restore populations of adders in the North Pennines.

In the first year we are partnering with Newcastle University to learn more about adder distribution, genetics, and movement across our landscape. We are recruiting two posts – A Researcher and a Field Research Assistant. The research design and implementation will be under the direction of Newcastle University staff.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As the Field Assistant you will work supporting the Researcher in the field survey of adders and with recording habitat variables on site using established survey and sampling techniques.

You will help with data collection and recording in the field, entering data onto excel and GIS software, and with collating and storing field photographs.

You will assist the Researcher with planning all survey work including seeking landowner permissions, completing health and safety checklists, and preparation and maintenance of equipment.

You will also have some opportunity to support the Adders Up project officers and other members of the North Pennines National Landscape team on their conservation, education, and engagement work.

It is anticipated it will be a busy season, mainly working in the field in potentially remote locations, which may require early starts and accessed by walking over difficult terrain.

You will also be enabled and encouraged to develop your own knowledge and gain a wide range of skills in conservation and the management of protected landscapes.

You should have your own means of transport as this post requires frequent travel around the North Pennines National Landscape.

We encourage you to contact Adam Millington, Biodiversity Lead via email at adam@northpennines.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will be qualified to NVQ3 level in a relevant subject with some experience of working or studying in nature conservation or ecology. or you will have substantial relevant experience.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on either Thursday 16 or Friday 17 May 2024.

Apply using the link – Field Assistant – Durham County Council – North East Jobs

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764

Historic Environment Assistant – Land of Lead and Silver project

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Part time
Salary: Grade 6 £25,979 to £28,770 pro rata per annum
Hours per week: 15
Employment Location:
North Pennines National Landscape Offices, Stanhope (hybrid working options available)
Closing date: 12 May

FURTHER INFORMATION
We have a temporary opportunity for a Historic Environment Assistant until 31 December 2027 to join the North Pennines National Landscape team.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will support the delivery of the Land of Lead and Silver project. Specifically, it will focus on the interpretation of the industrial heritage of the North Pennines. The role involves gathering historic and interpretive material from previous National Landscape projects, and other groups and individuals, and collating and curating interpretive output for the project.

You will work closely with the Land of Lead and Silver project team and Communications team to turn this into material ready for digital platforms including, but not limited to social media, website, newsletters, vlogs etc.

We encourage you to contact Andie Harris, Project Manager – Historic Environment via email at andie@northpennines.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will be educated to a level 5 qualification in a relevant subject (relevant in subject to the work of the North Pennines National Landscape team or to this role) or with significant work experience in a related role.

You should have significant experience of researching historic records and of communicating directly with a broad range of people and their communities and representative organisations.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

We are also running an online Q&A session for anyone who would like to meet the team before deciding whether to make an application. This will be held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024. If you would like to be sent the link, please email: andie@northpennines.org.uk

INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Apply using the link: Historic Environment Assistant – Durham County Council – North East Jobs

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

Please visit the below link to see the Rewards and Benefits which DCC offer:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 264469/264086/266838 or email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk