ABOUT USWe do many things, and we have many aims – but at the heart of it is conservation.
We’re here to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the park. It informs everything we do, from enhancing the visitor experience to promoting sustainable social and economic development.
Our vision & aims
Our vision is to be an effective organisation of passionate people who inspire our communities, visitors and partners to work with us to enhance and promote this iconic National Park.
Our aims
The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 sets our four aims:
- To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area
- To promote the sustainable use of the natural resources of the area
- To promote understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public
- To promote sustainable social and economic development of the area’s communities.
CAREERS WITH US
A truly unique place to work
We have a team of around 160 people (rising to around 200 during the summer) with an array of different skills, strengths, talents and experience. Together we work hard to ensure that the Park Authority is an effective organisation of passionate people who inspire our communities, visitors and partners to protect this very special place.
Our values and behaviours
What we aspire to be and what we expect from our staff.
Our values are our moral compass. They are the foundation on which everything else is built – and they guide us in everything we do.
- Passion: we love what we do. This incredible place inspires us to new heights every day. We love looking after it and sharing it with you. We want you to get as much out of the National Park as we do.
- Leadership: we show the way. We serve the best interests of the National Park and the people who live here, work here, and visit. That means making bold decisions and challenging conventional wisdom when we have to.
- Accessible: we’re approachable, open and friendly. We love sharing the best of this wonderful place. We work to make the National Park a place for all; we listen to what you have to say and stay open to new ideas.
- Caring: we respect the past and shape the future. This place matters enormously to the people who live here, work here and visit. We protect what matters and work to improve what we have; the past gives us our roots, but we work for an even better future.
- Inspiring: we spark ideas for action. We’re brimming with enthusiasm and knowledge about this special place. We’re here to make things better. We show the way, and follow through with our plans. We do the right thing for the Park and the planet. We make and promote sustainable choices on a daily basis.
