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 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 APPLYIn 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.ukINTERVIEWSInterviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 22 May 2024.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 or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764BENEFITS AND REWARDSWe 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:HYBRID WORKINGDurham 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 INCLUSIONWe 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 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 AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.
