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Careers
Recruitment
The Role
We are looking for casual Wildfire Engagement Officers to be a visible presence in the Peak District National Park in order to reduce and report fire risk and engage with visitors to increase wildfire awareness.
The shifts available will be 4-8pm Fridays and Saturdays throughout July & August.
There will be shifts available at Derwent Valley, the Goyt Valley and Stanton Moor.
This is a casual role so you can choose which shifts you would like to be considered for. We want people ideally to commit to a minimum of 4 shifts over the season.
Purpose of Role –
• To engage with the public to explain the rules and reasons regarding no fires or barbeques, with the aim of reducing the mess and damage caused, reducing the risk of wildfires and rolling back the perception that this is an acceptable activity in the Park.
• To seek out sites where BBQ’s and camp fires happen, engage with any perpetrators, tidy the sites and revisit on future patrols.
• To assist as necessary the local Area Ranger with signage or other matters relating to fire risk.
The role will be undertaken in the Derwent Valley, the Goyt Valley and Stanton Moors as the role is in partnership with Severn Trent, United Utilities and Derbyshire County Council. This will also compliment the BMC funded wildfire ranger role currently in place.
- You will be working in pairs
- The patrols will follow set routes determined by area rangers
Training for the role will be provided.
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.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the role, please contact hr. No agencies at this time please.
Provisional interview date: Thurs 11 June
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.
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 have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.
You must have the right to work in the UK, we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.
