We are looking for an experienced Rights of Way and Access Officer to join our innovative park wide Access Team, which is responsible for implementing a wide range of countryside access improvements. Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will work as part of a team to ensure the delivery of the South Downs Partnership Management Plan and Corporate Plan. You will be involved in supporting the Local Access Forum, commenting on access changes and restrictions and supporting access improvement projects.

With a strong working knowledge of countryside access including Rights of Way and CRoW Access Land, you must be able to protect access rights and plan how access could be improved, negotiating with landowners and commenting though the planning system to deliver multiple outcomes across nature recovery, access for all and climate adaptation. A strong team working ethic and well-developed negotiating and interpersonal skills are also essential to ensure you can work effectively with colleagues, partners, local communities and landowners to deliver organisational outcomes.

Does this sound like something that interests you? Think you can really add value to the role? Meet the person specification? Then please apply!

To apply: Please apply via the button shown to upload your CV and complete our application referring to the person specification.

SDNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants.

In all circumstances the SDNPA appoints on merit based on evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post. Further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found on our website.

SDNPA Enhanced Benefits

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Healthcare - includes cash plan, counselling and wellbeing discounts
• Access to Health and Wellbeing portal and webinars
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Professional development support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car sharing
• Use of pool cars
• Regular staff events / activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes and Duty

Closing Date: 13 October 2024
Interview Date: 25 October 2024