Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Conservation Boards Secretary of State appointments

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are areas of the countryside that are protected to ensure the conservation and enhancement of their special qualities.

There are 34 AONBs in England. Traditionally, an AONB is managed by the local authorities within the designated area. However, in two of the AONBs, the Chilterns and the Cotswolds, Conservation Boards have been established.

There is one vacancy on the Chilterns Conservation Board and three vacancies on the Cotswolds Conservation Board.

Initial appointments are for a period of up to 3 years. These appointments will take effect from 1 April 2015.

Further information, and the full application pack, can be found on the Cabinet Office website. Click on the relevant link below to see the full details for that recruitment.

• Chilterns (one vacancy)

• Cotswolds (three vacancies)

How to apply

Please return your CV and Statement of Suitability to Chris Buxton, Natural England, Foundry House, 2 Millsands, Riverside Exchange, Sheffield, S3 8NH (by post) or electronically as attachments in an e-mail to: sos.appointments@naturalengland.org.uk

The closing date is 12 noon, Thursday, 23 October 2014.