This matter is being dealt with by:Rachel Oxenham

Direct Line: (01396) 322 219

Date as postmark

Dear Sir/Madam

Historic Buildings Officer – 3 year Fixed Term Contract

In response to your enquiry, I am pleased to enclose the following:-

i) Job Description (Appendix 1)

ii) Person Specification (Appendix 2)

iii) A summary of the Conditions of Service (Appendix 3)

iv) Information about Exmoor National Park Authority (Appendix 4)

v) An application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

Please note the closing date for receipt of application forms is 15 May 2017 at 12.00pm.

If you would like any further information about this post, please contact Rob Wilson-North on 01398 322280. If you require this information in a different format, please contact Ellie Woodcock, Assistant Personnel and Corporate Support Officer, 01398 322231 or EWoodcock@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk.

Thank you for your interest in this post, we look forward to receiving your application.

Yours faithfully

Rachel Oxenham Head of Personnel and Corporate Support

APPENDIX 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department/Service Support Services to Land ManagersJob Title Historic Buildings Officer - 3 year FTCReports To Conservation ManagerMain Purpose of Job:

Leads delivery of the National Park Authority’s statutory duties for historic buildings and the built environment, provides advice and recommendations to the Authority, its stakeholders and partners and to the public. Ensures a high profile of the historic built environment throughout Exmoor to foster understanding and enjoyment of these important assets. Delivers the three year work programme.

Main Responsibilities and Duties: % of Time

Provide advice to the planning section of Exmoor National Park Authority in respect of listed buildings and other non-designated built assets.

30Assist with Listed Building Consent applications, prepare reports and recommendations and lead on any enforcement and appeals, working closely with colleagues in development management.

Lead on implementing condition surveys to fulfil Heritage At Risk requirements, undertaking and writing up these surveys where necessary.

Ensure that all data in respect of the historic built environment (e.g. Conservation Area Appraisals, Buildings at Risk Surveys) is up to date and fit for purpose.

20

Contribute specialist knowledge and skills to relevant areas of the Authority’s business, especially within the Conservation Team, through informal consultations, Major Work Consultations and other project/interpretation support.

10

Ensure the high profile and conservation of the historic built environment by driving forward projects and other initiatives, training and outreach.

Ensure owners of the historic built environment (and the wider public) are engaged, enthused and develop their understanding and enjoyment of it.

30

Assist with the delivery of ENPA grant processes. 5

Works with Strategic Overview Groups to gather information, determine priorities for the historic built environment on Exmoor and share good practice. 5

Key Outcomes: The Authority drives forward projects that conserve and enhance the historic built environment Development of the built environment is in line with National Park purposes Owners of historic buildings are supported to conserve and enhance them The public can access information and events relating to Exmoor’s historic built environment, helping

to foster understanding and enjoyment of Exmoor’s special qualities

APPENDIX 2

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Personal QualitiesEssential Desirable

Relevant degree level qualification that supports a clear understanding of the historic built environment within a National Park setting

Institute of Historic Building Conservation membership

Experience within a role in the historic built environment sector

Experience of leading on complex and possibly contentious issues, undertaking consultation and negotiation in an understanding and diplomatic manner

Experience of liaison and partnership working with external groups and agencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to confidently communicate at all levels in a knowledgeable way, including use of social media

Strong organisational skills – able to prioritise and meet deadlines and work within a project management framework

The ability to carry out independent research, understand different viewpoints and use findings to make recommendations

Experienced user of standard ICT equipment and software (e.g. mobile phones, PCs, Microsoft Office programmes, databases).

Full driving licence (or ability to travel throughout the National Park)

Ability to lone work for periods

Knowledge of the context in which National Park Authorities operate including an understanding of the issues currently facing rural areas and the farming community in particular.

Previous experience using a Geographical Information System (GIS).

Job roles evolve and vary over time and therefore this job description will be reviewed and updated as appropriate, normally at annual appraisal. You may be asked to take on responsibilities not outlined above but commensurate

with the grading of this post.

APPENDIX 3

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Post title Corporate Support Officer

Office Location and Travel

You will be employed by Exmoor National Park Authority and will principally work from Exmoor House, Dulverton. You will regularly be required to visit sites across Exmoor. For journeys where business mileage is incurred using private vehicles you will be reimbursed at the agreed casual mileage rate. You will be expected to use an Authority pool vehicle when one is available.

Contract type and Conditions of Service Three year fixed term contract in accordance with the Scheme of

Conditions of Service agreed by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services together with other local conditions of service as set out in the Authority’s Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Grade & Salary Grade F £24,174-£27,668 per annum. Progression through the salary range will be by annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance. New employees may be started anywhere within the salary range depending on experience.

Hours

The normal working week is 37 hours worked Monday to Friday, in accordance with the Authority’s flexitime scheme. Attendance at occasional weekend events or evening meetings will be required.[Part-time or other flexible working patterns can be considered – please indicate on your application form if you are applying on this basis or give us a call to discuss].

Leave The annual leave entitlement will be 29 days plus recognised English bank holidays.

Pension The post is superannuable under the Local Government Pension Scheme but membership is not compulsory. You will automatically be admitted to the pension scheme but can choose to opt out.

Notice Period To terminate the appointment, at least 3 calendar months’ notice will be required on either side.

Probationary Period The appointment will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Equal Opportunities

The Exmoor National Park Authority intends to ensure that no employee or job applicant should receive less favourable treatment than another on grounds of gender, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, age, racial origin, disability, sexual orientation or political or religious belief. Its recruitment practices will exclude all assumptions, preferences or judgements that are not strictly job-related. Information provided will be treated as confidential.

The Authority is a Disability Confident accredited employer and is a signatory on the Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health. If you require information about this post or an application form in a different format or would like help to access the recruitment process, please contact Ellie Woodcock 01398 322231 or Rachel Oxenham on 01398 322219 or email EWoodcock@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Working in the UK

For more information about working in the UK, please refer to the up to date advice on the UK Borders Agency Websitehttps://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration

All shortlisted applicants will be required to produce at interview a ‘defined’ document which must be one of the following:-

A current passport showing that the holder is a British citizen, or is exempt from immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, has a right of abode in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay.

A national passport of national identity card showing that the holder is a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland. For more information, and to see if you will also need further permission to work in the UK, see the website for the UK Border Agency regarding European Nationals.

A Registration Certificate or Document Certifying Permanent Residence issued by the Home Office to a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

A Permanent Residence Card issued by the Home Office to the family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

A current Biometric Residence Permit (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

A current Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the named person is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK, together with an official document giving your permanent National Insurance number and name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

A full birth or adoption certificate issued in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland which includes the name of at least one of the holder’s parents or adoptive parents, together with an official document giving your permanent National Insurance number and name issued by a Government agency or previous employer.

A certificate of registration of naturalisation as a British citizen, together with an official document giving your National Insurance number and name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

If you have a time-limited right to work in the UK, we will need to undertake the follow-up checks when:

The document used to prove your permission to work expires.

Documents expire 6 months from the date specified in your Positive Verification Notice.

APPENDIX 4

Exmoor National ParkExmoor was designated as a National Park in 1954 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The purposes of National Park designation as amended by the Environment Act 1995 are:

To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park area

To promote opportunities for understanding and enjoyment of Exmoor’s special qualities

In meeting those purposes, the Authority must seek to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities.

There are 15 members of the National Parks family in the UK, beautiful areas of mountains, meadows, moorlands, woods, wetlands, rivers and coast. They are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit, and where people live, work and shape the landscape.

Exmoor covers 693 km2 of West Somerset and North Devon. The varied countryside includes moorland, woodland, farmland, river valleys and 60 km of magnificent coastline. About 10,200 people live in the National Park which receives an estimated 2 million visitor days each year. The main settlements are Lynton & Lynmouth, Dulverton, Porlock and Dunster.

Candidates may like to visit the Authority’s website or National Park Portal for more information:www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/

Support to Land Managers TeamThe team are responsible for the conservation and enhancement of Exmoor’s special qualities which include its historic environment, wildlife, distinct and diverse landscape and exceptional rights of way network. The Authority takes a partnership approach to achieving strategic outcomes for Exmoor and all its officers are required to work closely with each other and with external agencies, landowners/land managers and the public. Increasingly, the Authority achieves its objectives through cross team/cross agency projects and therefore project management skills are essential.

This is a 3 year post to support delivery of the following work programme:

Listed Building Condition Surveys: (‘Buildings At Risk’ Survey) 2017/8Carry out condition survey of every Listed Building within the National Park. This forms a valuable part of our State of the Park reporting and provides a basis on which to carry forward the safeguarding of historic buildings that are considered vulnerable.New Conservation Area designations and submit more buildings for Listing as appropriate, working alongside the planning Policy Team. Give protection to areas where there are low numbers of listed buildings: Winsford, Exford, Simonsbath, Timberscombe, Luxborough etc. Local community engagement: Proactively work to engage listed building and historic building owners; local history groups and the wider public.Develop learning opportunities and raise the profile of historic buildings.Identifying sites of national designation potential: Ensure that Exmoor’s Listed Buildings reflect the range and importance of Exmoor’s historic buildings. Producing Technical guidance on website.Retaining the historic character of Exmoor:Conservation of street furniture (e.g. phone boxes, signposts) to ensure that historic character is retained where appropriate.Providing grant guidance: £10,000 is budgeted for historic buildings projects.

Application for employment with Exmoor National Park AuthorityPlease type or write in BLACK ink for photocopying purposes

Application for: Historic Buildings Officer Closing Date: 15 May 2017 (12.00pm)

How did you hear about this job? (Please specify which website/paper/social media platform):

Please do not send curriculum vitae, testimonials or other documents – we will only shortlist based on this application form. You may continue on separate sheet(s) if there is insufficient space on the form.

If you need to use another format to enable you to apply please contact Ellie Woodcock via EWoodcock@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or 01398 322231

Please return your completed application to: Personnel Office (Confidential), Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL or email to: EWoodcock@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

PART A: PERSONAL DETAILS (If handwritten, BLOCK CAPITALS please)

Preferred Title (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr): Family Name/Surname:

Forename(s): Known/preferred name: (if different to forename)

Home Address:

Post Code:

Date of Birth: ………../………./…………… National Insurance No:

Tel/Mobile No where you can be contacted during office hours (9-5):

Tel/Mobile No evenings (if different from above):

Email Address:

PERSONAL TRANSPORT – for posts which involve travel within Exmoor National Park please answer the following questions:Are you able to travel within the National Park? YES NODo you have a current full driving licence? YES NODo you have a car or other means of transport available for work? YES NO

Our commitment as a employerExmoor National Park Authority welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Wherever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to enable a person with a disability to access the application and appointment process fairly.Do you consider yourself to have a disability? YES NOIf you have answered YES to the above question and are offered an interview, would you welcome a pre interview meeting or discussion to identify any particular needs that you may have?

YES By telephone In person NO

Disclosure of criminal offences – Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 gives individuals the right not to disclose details of old offences, which are seen as ‘spent’. Please give details, including dates and places, of pending prosecutions and any convictions, cautions and bind-overs since the age of 17 years, which are not ‘spent’.

REFERENCESPlease provide the names of two referees, both of whom can write with authority about your performance/abilities/competence in a work, voluntary or educational environment. One should be your current or most recent employer/ line manager. References will normally be taken up if you are shortlisted for interview.You may approach this referee if I am shortlisted for interview: Yes / No *please delete as applicable

Name of current/most recent line manager: Job Title:

Address:

Post Code: Daytime Tel No: Email:You may approach this referee if I am shortlisted for interview: Yes / No *please delete as applicable

Second referee (name): Job Title:

Address:

Post Code: Daytime Tel No: Email:

Relationship to you (e.g. Supervisor/Tutor):

DECLARATION OF INTEREST:Please disclose if related to any member/senior officer of the Authority:

Declaration:

The information provided on all sections of this form is accurate. I understand that any incorrect information may lead to my application being disallowed or to my dismissal should I have taken up an appointment.

I am willing for this data to be held and processed by Exmoor National Park Authority under Data Protection legislation and for Exmoor National Park Authority to verify the information given with relevant third parties.

I confirm that I am entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Signature: ……………………………………………………………….………… Date: ……………………………………………

If submitting application via email please type your name above to confirm acceptance of the declaration statement. Candidates applying via email may be asked to sign the declaration if selected for interview.

NOTES:Contacting CandidatesTo help reduce paper use and keep postal costs to a minimum we prefer to email you to let you know if your application has been successful. If you do not have an email address or are not able to access email easily, please let us know on this form.CanvassingAny form of canvassing will lead to disqualification of your application.Equal OpportunitiesExmoor National Park Authority intends to ensure that no employee or job applicant should receive less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion, gender, trans-gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, political or trade union activity or other form of discrimination. Its recruitment practices will exclude all assumptions, preferences or judgements that are not job-related and information provided by applicants will be treated as confidential. Part A of this form will be detached and only Parts B-D used for shortlisting.Flexible Work PatternsWhere job requirements allow, Exmoor National Park Authority will consider any reasonable requests for flexible working patterns, including part-time, home-working or job share arrangements. However, for operational reasons it may not always be possible to meet all such requests.Asylum and Immigration Act 1996Under this Act we have to ask you for proof of your right to work in the UK. Therefore, you will be asked to provide a ‘defined’ document (listed in Appendix 3 of the Application Pack) at interview. If an offer of the post is made and you have a time-limited right to work in the UK, we will need to undertake follow-up checks when the document used to prove your permission to work expires or when documents expire 6 months from the date specified in the Positive Verification Notice.Data Protection Act 1998Exmoor National Park Authority is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 to hold some information about employees and applicants on computer systems. This data is primarily for salaries, pension administration and statutory reporting purposes. Applications forms from unsuccessful candidates will be kept for 12 months and then destroyed.

PART B: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT(Please continue on separate sheet if necessary)

Name of Secondary School/College/University

Subject(s) StudiedLevel of

Qualification(e.g. GSCE/

BTEC/A Level /Degree/Masters)

Grade/classachieved

Other relevant training courses attended (Please continue on separate sheet if necessary)

Organising Body Course title Length of course

Membership of professional bodies

Name of body Type of membership

(Complete or state ‘None’ if you do not have membership)

Date obtained

Required: Institute of Historic Building Conservation

PART C: OCCUPATIONAL HISTORYPresent (or most recent) employment

Name and Address of Employer:

Type of Business:

Your Job Title:

Reporting to (Job Title):

Date Started:

Notice Required (or date left):

Salary / Range:

Please give details of your main tasks and responsibilities:

Reason for wanting to leave:

Other employment (most recent first) Please use separate sheet if neededEmployer’s Name and Type of Business Job Title, key Responsibilities and

Relevant ExperienceReason for Leaving

Dates in post: From To

PART D: PERSONAL STATEMENTPlease explain why you have applied for this post at this time

Experience, knowledge and skillsYour application form will be used to assess your match with the responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Please use the space below to tell us about your relevant skills, abilities, knowledge and experience.

It is important that you refer to the job description and person specification provided to fully demonstrate your match with the role. You may add additional sheets if necessary.

Thank you for completing and returning this formFOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

ACTION Yes/No/Date ACTION Yes/No/Date ACTION Yes/No/Date

Received Ref 2 received Offer made

Shortlisted Medical Form issued Accepted

Letter sent Medical clearance given Start Date

References Requested Interviewed Bank details form issued

Ref 1 Received Proof of British Citizenship/work permit copied

Payroll starter forms completed

Equal Opportunities – Recruitment Monitoring

Exmoor National Park Authority values diversity. We need to monitor our recruitment and selection practices to ensure that they are operating fairly and consistently. Our aim is to facilitate the appointment of the best person for the job.

To ensure the effectiveness of our Equality Policy, and to meet our statutory requirements, we need to have accurate information about the profile of applicants.

For these reasons we request that you complete the form overleaf.

The form is not part of the selection process and is for monitoring purposes only. The information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be separated from your application form on receipt.

Once completed, this form should be returned with your application form.

Thank you for your co-operation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORINGThis form will be detached from your application and used solely for monitoring purposes.

How did you become aware of this vacancy?

Please tick the appropriate boxes below to allow us to monitor candidate profiles:

I identify myself as: White

White British White European Any other white background*

Asian or Asian BritishIndian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background*

Black or Black BritishCaribbean African Any other Black background*

Mixed BackgroundWhite and Black Caribbean

White and Black African White and Asian Any other mixed

background*

Chinese or Chinese British/ Other Ethnic GroupChinese Other Ethnic Group*

*Please specify

GENDER: Male: Female:

AGE:16-24 25-35 36-45 46-55 Over 55

Do you consider yourself to have a disability: Yes / NoIf yes, what is your disability:

A disability may be defined as “A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”

Thank you for your assistance. Please return this questionnaire with your application form.FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Candidate No. Closing Date: 15 May 2017

Corporate Support Support to the Community & Business x Support to Land

Managers SLAM – Access & Recreation

Field Services Support to NP Users Support to NP Users- Pinkery

Support to NP Users - NPC

Is the position: Full Time x Part Time (Less than 30 hours) A-B C-D E-F X G-H I+

Shortlisted: Yes / No Appointed: Yes / No