We're committed to supporting our team with competitive benefits, flexible working, professional development, and a genuine work-life balance.
Whether you're joining us for the first time or growing your career with us, here's what we offer.
Leave and holidays
Start with 25 days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff), increasing up to 30 days depending on length of service.
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Bank holidays
Staff are entitled to bank holidays, depending on their role.
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Statutory leave
Our head office at Parke closes between Christmas and New Year, providing additional leave.
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Personal care days
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Birthdays
On top of all that, we also offer an extra fay off on your birthday!
Flexible working
Take advantage of flexible and hybrid working option available at DNPA to support your work – life balance.
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Super flexi policy
Depending on your role, enjoy flexible working hours with the option to work from 7.30am – 7.30pm, allowing you to better manage your schedule.
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Hybrid working
For certain positions, a split of home and office working is available, subject to discussion with your line manager.
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Compressed working hours
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Learning and development
We will work closely with you to identify and facilitate your training and development needs to ensure you continue to grow with us.
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Induction
All new staff receive a comprehensive induction from their line manager and HR.
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ELMS system
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Our Benefits
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Pay
Enjoy nationally agreed annual pay awards and structured salary progression.
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Have your say
We work closely in partnership with UNISON, our formally recognised trade union.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Connect with colleagues and volunteers while enjoying hands-on days outdoors.
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Parental leave
Comprehensive support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave.
Local Government Pension Scheme
Our Local Government Pension Scheme offers a secure, defined benefit retirement backed by strong employer contributions, unaffected by market fluctuations.
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A secure pension: Every year the total amount of pension in your account is adjusted to consider the cost of living and after you retire your pension keeps up with cost of living increases too.
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Flexibility to pay more or fewer contributions: You can boost your pension by paying more contributions. You also have the option to pay half your normal contributions if times are financially tough.
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Peace of mind: Your family has financial security with immediate life cover, a pension for your spouse, partner and children, and ill-health benefits if needed.
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Flexible and early retirement: Retire from age 55 with immediate benefits, or ease into retirement with a less demanding role from the same age.
Additional benefits
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Cycle to work scheme: Participate in our Cycle to Work scheme to purchase a bike through salary sacrifice. Spend up to £2000 on a bike and accessories, including electric bikes.
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Pool cars: No need to use your own car for business journeys. We have a selection of electric pool cars available to book.
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Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres: Enjoy 25% off on purchased made from the fantastic range of gifts available from our National Parks Visitor Centres.
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Free Parking: We offer free parking at all our workplaces and in DNPA operated car parks across Dartmoor. Which can be used in your own time.
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Cafe Discounts: Enjoy a 10% discount from Home farm café located at our main office in Parke, Bovey Tracey.
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Beautiful Workspaces: With our head office located in Parke you can step outside into a world of wonderful woodland walks right outside your office door. If you work out on site you get to experience