The South Downs National Park Authority is a new, exciting organisation that aims to look after the National Park and help people to learn about and enjoy the area. We also have an important role to support the local communities that live and work here.

The Authority became fully operational on 1 April 2011 and we are looking for talented individuals to take this important work forward. We are committed to creating a modern, flexible organisation that works through partnership and supports local action.

We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual to promote the work of the South Downs National Park Authority whilst establishing effective partnerships and making an effective contribution to team working.

The post holder will have responsibility for implementing a wide range of Countryside Management activities and developing new projects within the area, including landscape, biodiversity, promoting informal countryside recreation and community involvement to achieve the South Downs Management Plan and South Downs National Park Authority's Business Plan.

The successful candidate must have detailed knowledge of countryside management, National Parks, be able to plan, organise and deliver countryside management projects and activities. Strong team working, negotiating and interpersonal skills will be essential to work effectively with colleagues & local communities in developing countryside management activities. Candidates must have a relevant degree or HND and previous experience of a range of countryside management issues and operations. In addition, a high level of personal commitment to the job and to your own development and good judgement and initiative will be important personal qualities.

If you think that you can add real value to this role and would like to join our team and meet the person specification then we would like to hear from you.

Salary / rate of pay: £21,600 to £24,000
Location: Operational Services, Western area
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week, job sharers will be considered
Closing date: 09 February 2012, 11:30am