In partnership with
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 Project) – 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)
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 24 August 2015 at 12.00pm.
Interviews are planned for 17 September 2015.
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
In partnership with
Section
Support to Land Managers
Job Title
Historic Environment Officer (Exmoor Mires Project)
Grade E
Line 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 the strategies for protecting the historic
environment on the moorlands and to develop documents to ensure both 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.
10%
To ensure that all work is properly reported and archived.
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
In partnership with
Essential Desirable
Degree level qualification in archaeology or equivalent subject
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Work based experience in British archaeology
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Experience of upland archaeology
Experience of a range of archaeological techniques (such as surveying
techniques, excavation, palaeo-environmental sampling, geophysical survey
and LiDAR)
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Experience of successfully delivering projects on time and to budget
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Experience of the procurement and management of contractors
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Able to motivate, negotiate and gain commitment from others
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The ability to carry out independent research, understand different viewpoints
and use findings to make recommendations
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Previous experience using a Geographical Information System (GIS)
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Competence in the use of Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel
and PowerPoint
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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
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Knowledge of Exmoor National Park
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel within the Exmoor area
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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
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor 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 NPA 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 Project (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.
APPENDIX 4
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 Service
Contract Status,
Grade & Salary
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 E £20,253-£22,937 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 for 3 years 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 (pro-rata for part time posts).
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 1 calendar months’ notice will
be required on either side.
Probationary Period
The appointment will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Health
Equal Opportunities
The Authority will require the successful candidate to undertake a
medical assessment (normally a simple health questionnaire) to ensure
we are aware of any matters that may affect the candidate’s ability to
take up the position, including the ability to lone work and work in
remote areas.
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 jobrelated. Information provided will be treated as confidential.
The Authority is a Disability Symbol 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, please contact Ellie Woodcock 01398 322231 or
Rachel Oxenham on 01398 322219 or email EWoodcock@exmoornationalpark.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 Website
https://www.gov.uk/visasimmigration
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.
Application for employment with Exmoor National Park Authority
Please type or write in BLACK ink for photocopying purposes
Application : Historic Environment Officer (Exmoor Mires Project)
How did you hear about this job?
website/newspaper)
Closing Date: 24 August 2015 (12.00pm)
(Please specify which
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@exmoornationalpark.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?
Do you have a current full driving licence?
Do you have a car or other means of transport available for work?
Our commitment as a
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
employer
Exmoor 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
NO
If 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 1974
The 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’.
References
Please 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
Second referee (name):
*please delete as applicable
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:
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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 Candidates
To 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.
Medical
If an offer of the post is made, you will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire which will be sent to the Occupational
Health Physician. A medical examination may be necessary to establish whether the role can be taken on without reasonable
adjustment or, if adjustment is required, what the Authority may reasonably do to help you take up the role successfully. An offer of
employment may be withdrawn if no reasonable adjustment can be found to enable you to take up the post.
Canvassing
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification of your application.
Equal Opportunities
Exmoor 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 Patterns
Where 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 1996
Under 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 1998
Exmoor 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 gained
Level
(e.g. GSCE/
BTEC/A Level
/Degree)
Grade/class
achieved
Other Relevant Training Courses Attended
(Please continue on separate sheet if necessary)
Organising Body
Course title
Length of course
Type of membership
Date obtained
Membership Of Professional Bodies
Name of body
PART C: Occupational History
Present (or most recent) Employment
Name and Address of Employer:
Your Job Title:
Reporting to (Job Title):
Date Started:
Notice Required (or date left):
Type of Business:
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 needed
Employer’s Name and Type of Business
Dates in post: From
To
Job Title, key Responsibilities and
Relevant Experience
Reason for Leaving
PART D: Personal Statement
Please explain why you have applied for this post at this time
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Your 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 form
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
ACTION
Yes/No/Date
ACTION
Yes/No/Date
ACTION
Received
Ref 2 received
Offer made
Shortlisted
Medical Form issued
Accepted
Letter sent
Medical clearance given
Start Date
References Requested
Interviewed
Ref 1 Received
Proof of British
Citizenship/work permit copied
Bank details form
issued
Payroll starter forms
completed
Yes/No/Date
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 MONITORING
This 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
Any other white background*
White European
Asian or Asian British
Indian
Pakistani
Any other Asian
background*
Bangladeshi
Black or Black British
Caribbean
Any other Black background*
African
Mixed Background
White and Black
Caribbean
White and Black
African
White and Asian
Any other mixed
background*
46-55
Over 55
Chinese or Chinese British/ Other Ethnic Group
Chinese
Other Ethnic Group*
*Please specify
GENDER:
Male:
AGE:
16-24
Female:
25-35
36-45
Do you consider yourself to have a disability: Yes / No
If 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.
Corporate Support
Support to the Community
& Business
Field Services
Support to NP Users
Is the position:
Shortlisted:
Full Time
Yes / No
x
Closing Date:
X
24 August 2015
Support to Land
Managers
SLAM – Access & Recreation
Support to NP UsersPinkery
Support to NP
Users - NPC
Part Time (Less than 30 hours)
Appointed:
Yes / No
A-B
C-D
E-F
x
G-H
I+