2879 - Programme Officer- Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership

1
North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Lancaster House
EO
Adviser
Fixed Term
For a period up until 31st December 2022
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability
£21,522

Role description

Key tasks/principal accountabilities:

On behalf of the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, Natural England would like to appoint a Programme Officer to work as part of the Revitalising Redesdale team to support the delivery of a five year National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) funded programme of 12 inter-related projects. The Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership Scheme began implementation in January 2018 and will end in December 2022. The four person team are delivering a £2.8 million programme to celebrate Redesdale’s rich cultural heritage and to protect and enhance the area’s landscape, archaeology and wildlife.

The Programme Officer will have particular responsibility for supporting administration, managing and maintaining the financial records of the programme and managing the small grants Community Heritage Fund. They will work with partners and Revitalising Redesdale team to help deliver rights of way improvements, and record project activity progress within Redesdale. The Officer will be required to undertake the following tasks:

Project administration and financial management


  • Maintain effective financial records on all Programme activity, including the collation and verification of all claims to NLHF. This will include liaising closely with partners and working across different financial systems to maintain an appropriate audit trail.

  • Provide reports to the Programme Steering Group on all financial matters; this includes the production of financial overviews and providing advice on budget changes and adjustment requirements.

  • Organise and support Revitalising Redesdale related meetings and other events involving organising programmes, booking venues, sending out papers, taking and producing agendas and minutes.

  • Assist in the communication with all partners involved in the delivery of Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership Scheme, as well as dealing with enquiries from members of the public.

  • Input data into programme databases as required and build and maintain the project file archives together with any audit records required.

  • Assist with the collation of monitoring and evaluation data.

  • Provide support for the promotion and marketing of activities including social media, updating the website, production and distribution of marketing literature and taking bookings from the general public for events.

     

    Supporting the Community Heritage Fund


  • Help promote the Revitalising Redesdale Community Heritage Fund

  • Collate applications to the Community Heritage Fund and support the quarterly decision panel

  • Liaise with applicants to arrange funds and payments and help monitor the implementation of projects supported by the Community Heritage Fund.

  • Maintain all records, including financial records associated with the delivery of projects through the Community Heritage Fund.

     

    Support improvements to the Redesdale Rights of way Network


  • Undertake inspection and audits of footpaths and bridleway to identify condition

  • Map routes and record for View Ranger application

  • Working closely with Northumberland County Council agree a prioritised list of improvements to be undertaken on a particular route

  • Work with Northumberland County Council to secure contractors to undertake specific improvements

  • Manage and liaise with contractors as required


Revitalising Redesdale team support the delivery of a five year National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) funded programme of 12 inter-related projects. The Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership Scheme began implementation in January 2018 and will end in December 2022. The four person team are delivering a £2.8 million programme to celebrate Redesdale’s rich cultural heritage and to protect and enhance the area’s landscape, archaeology and wildlife.


Lydia Speakman, Team Leader Northumbria Area Team  Lydia.speakman@naturalengland.org.uk  07554115627

Maria Harder, Revitalising Redesdale Programme Manager maria.hardy@naturalengland.org.uk 

07876034645


04/09/2020, 23:55 hours

Expected: Friday September 11th
Interview by Zoom
Basic Check (BPSS)
Achieving Commercial Outcomes
• Manage and deliver your work to meet agreed targets and deadlines.
• Show strong financial awareness by understanding your team’s financial position, highlighting risks and opportunities and taking management action if a material variance is likely to occur.
• Identify, understand and follow the instruction, policies, procedures and standards relevant to your work and handle data responsively.
• Use systems and reports to ensure they give a true and fair reflection of your financial position and undertake remedial action when required.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues.
Leading and Communicating
• Use clear and appropriate language, communication styles and techniques that engage your audience.
• Understand and use digital (web; social media) channels.
• Present your data /evidence in ways that meet people’s needs so they can understand its implications and use it effectively.
Collaborating and Partnering
• Act positively to support needs of other people in everything you do
• Carry out and contribute to relevant monitoring work
• Develop an understanding of the objectives and needs of our partners and customers.
Professional competency
Related to the three areas of responsibility outlined in the job description
• Address challenging issues and manage conflict.
• Apply new technology to improve the way you work.
• Progress your personal development and take responsibility for keeping your knowledge and expertise current
Driving Licence
Natural England

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