Dark Skies Advisor

The Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is recognised as one of the UK's finest landscapes. The protected landscape designation reflects its national importance, which is also recognised internationally. The AONB team works on behalf of the partnership to produce, review and lead implementation of the statutory five-year management plan

The AONB team is currently preparing a bid to the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to become an international dark-sky reserve. The bid will be submitted in January 2019

About the role

Cranborne Chase AONB Partnership is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to help co-ordinate the teams bid for reserve status, promote the multiple benefits of that status to the widest possible audiences, which will be done through presentations and developing a 'Dark-Sky Friendly' accreditation scheme for AONB tourism businesses.

You will assist in lighting data collection for the lightscape management plan, take regular dark sky readings across the AONB and to be the first point of contact for public and media enquiries.

About you

You will need a good understanding of the international dark sky reserve concept and designation, knowledge of the lighting industry, terminology and light fittings. As well as proven experience in communicating to, and engaging with, a wide variety of audiences, being able to self-motivate and use initiative together with excellent IT skills, including PowerPoint.

If you enjoy working to a deadline in a positive and friendly environment, you'll have the strong support of the AONB team as we work together towards this prestigious designation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 29th May 2018

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th June in Wimborne, Dorset.