Youth and Community Engagement Officer

Position: Youth and Community Engagement Officer

Location: South Downs Centre, Midhurst (Hybrid Working)

Closing Date: 15 September 2024

Interview Date: 25 September 2024

Salary: £33,581 to £40,111

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type of post: Temporary for up to 12 months – maternity cover

South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and
experienced individual to lead our Youth and Community Engagement work as a maternity cover.
This exciting role will take forward our ambitions to create a National Park for All and is a
chance to make a real difference to the young people and landscapes of this special place.

You will be a passionate advocate for learning outdoors and be innovative in your approach to
communicating key National Park messages to a wide audience. The role includes direct delivery
of engaging learning sessions with schools and youth groups both within their settings and out
in the National Park. You will be experienced in working with young people from a range of
backgrounds and ages and will lead on the youth engagement programmes of the National Park
Authority including Youth Action volunteering, and Youth Voice.

Strong partnership working is essential, with key responsibilities including supporting the
SDNP learning networks, as well as delivering projects with a range of organisations across the
region.

If you have the passion and skills to develop this role in a rewarding environment, then we
would love to hear from you!

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