This matter is being dealt with by:Rachel Oxenham

Direct Line: (01398) 322 219

Date as postmark

Dear Sir/Madam

Historic Environment Officer (Exmoor Mires Partnership) – Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2019

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

i) Job Description (Appendix 1)

ii) Person Specification (Appendix 2)

iii) Information about the Project (Appendix 3)

iv) A summary of the Conditions of Service (Appendix 4)

v) An application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

Please note the closing date for receipt of application forms is 21 April 2017 at 12.00pm.

Interviews are planned for Thursday 4 May 2017 in Exford.

If you would like any further information about this post, please contact Shirley Blaylock, Conservation Officer (Historic Environment), 01398 322289. If you require this information in a different format, please contact Ellie Woodcock, Assistant Personnel and Corporate Support Officer, on 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

Section Support to Land ManagersJob Title Historic Environment Officer (Exmoor Mires Partnership) Grade ELine Manager Conservation Officer (Historic Environment) Main Purpose of Job: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team and with specialists and contractors engaged in peatland restoration. To act as an advocate for the historic environment on Exmoor’s moorlands by developing a strong understanding of their history and archaeology and of the issues facing Exmoor’s peatlands that necessitate restoration, the process itself and its results.

Main Responsibilities and Duties: Approx.

% of Time

To play a lead role in developing and implementing strategies for protecting the historic environment on the moorlands and to develop a robust strategic approach as well as compliance with a range of legislation.

15%

To develop site-specific plans as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team to mitigate threats to the historic environment posed by mire restoration operations. To monitor groundwork to ensure the proper conduct of site works in respect of the historic environment.

25%

To procure, supervise and monitor a potentially diverse range of archaeological and historical contractors using a wide range of techniques. 35%

To carry out archaeological fieldwork such as walkover surveys to identify, record and interpret archaeological features; to use GPS to locate these features accurately; to enter details about such features on the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record.

To ensure that all archaeological work is carried out properly, safely and to the standards specified in briefs, contracts and commissions.

To ensure that all work is properly reported and archived.

10%

To develop and coordinate research projects aimed at investigating specific aspects of the historic environment to enhance our understanding of it. 10%

To communicate the results of work for a range of purposes and to a wide variety of audiences including the general public, national and local stakeholders, project members, non-archaeological specialists and archaeologists, in both written and spoken media, ranging from open days to writing press releases

5%

Key Outcome Sought:Mitigation of the threats to the historic environment posed by the peatland restoration work so that Exmoor’s historic environment is understood, safeguarded and enhanced through the activities of the project.Key customers/partners:

South West Water Contractors Exmoor residents and visitors including landowners, local community interest groups and

volunteers

APPENDIX 2

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Personal Qualities Essential Desirable

Degree level qualification in archaeology or equivalent subject

Work based experience in British archaeology

Experience of upland archaeology

Experience of a range of archaeological techniques (such as surveying techniques, excavation, palaeo-environmental sampling, geophysical survey and LiDAR)

Experience of successfully delivering projects on time and to budget

Experience of the procurement and management of contractors

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Able to motivate, negotiate and gain commitment from others

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

Previous experience using a Geographical Information System (GIS)

Competence in the use of Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to lone work for periods in remote locations as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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

Knowledge of Exmoor National Park

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel to remote areas within the Exmoor area

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 Historic Environment Officer (Exmoor Mires Project)

Office Location and Travel

The postholder will be employed by Exmoor National Park Authority and will be required to work from Exmoor House, Dulverton. The postholder will also be required to work on remote Exmoor sites at locations not served by public transport. Business mileage incurred using private vehicles will be reimbursed at the agreed casual mileage rate. An Authority pool vehicle will be available for many journeys.

Conditions of ServiceIn 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.

Contract Status,Grade & Salary

Grade E £20,661-£23,398 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.This post is offered as a fixed term contract until 31 March 2019 and is linked to external project funding.

Hours The normal working week is 37 hours, in accordance with the Authority’s flexitime scheme.

Leave The annual leave entitlement will be 27 days plus recognised English bank holidays.

PensionThe 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 1 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/

The Project

The Exmoor Mires Partnership (www.exmoormires.org.uk), presents a real opportunity to make a significant difference by implementing sustainable hydrological management in upland river catchments. It is funded by South West Water, the Environment Agency and Natural England. The project is led by South West Water (SWW) and comprises a partnership of land owners, local community representative, Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA), Environment Agency (Agency), Natural England (NE) and Historic England (HE).

The proposed mire restoration work will use locally developed ditch blocking techniques on drainage networks, eroding gullies and some peat cuttings, to re-wet extensive areas of damaged wetlands. The blocking techniques use sustainable materials (wood, peat, grass and rush bales) and environmentally sensitive procedures.

The overall aim is to restore the hydrological function of the peatland covered by the headwaters of the River Exe and other catchments on Exmoor with multiple benefits to the upland environment and water users. Investigation and research is a major element of the project to allow the benefits of rewetting to be quantified. This encompasses hydrological monitoring to quantify changes in water quantity and quality; carbon and greenhouse gases fluxmonitoring; agricultural impact assessments; ecological monitoring and archaeological research.

Historic environment protection and enhancement: better knowledge of the historic environment and better preservation of palaeo-environmental deposits.Increasing peat wetness and reducing peat and soil erosion will help to ensure continued survival of these fragile archives of land use and vegetation history. The adoption of sensitive procedures and working methods such as comprehensive site surveys and watching briefs will record and protect archaeological features, sites, palaeo-environmental deposits and monuments.

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

Application: Historic Environment Officer (Exmoor Mires Partnership)Closing Date: 21 April 2017 (12.00pm)

How did you hear about this job? (Please specify which website/newspaper)

If you require acknowledgement of receipt of this application form, please tick the box and provide your email address below or a stamped self-addressed envelope:

Unless otherwise requested in the advertisement or job details, please do not to send curriculum vitae, testimonials or other documents. Further relevant information may be submitted on a separate sheet 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

Qualifications gainedLevel

(e.g. GSCE/BTEC/A Level

/Degree)

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 Date obtained

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. You may use experience gained from within and/or outside the workplace to provide these examples. 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: 21 April 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