Executive Support Officer

Position:Executive Support Officer
Location:Midhurst (Hybrid working)
ClosingDate: 21 January 2024
InterviewDate: 6 February 2024
Salary:£26,798 to £28,983
Hours:37 hours per week
Typeof post: Permanent

TheSouth Downs National Park Authority SDNPA helps care for thelandscapes, wildlife, and heritage of the National Park whilsthelping people to learn about, understand and enjoy the area. TheSDNPA has an important role in supporting local communities that liveand work in the park by balancing their needs with ensuring theprotection and enhancement of the natural landscape. We are also oneof the biggest planning authorities in England.

The ExecutiveSupport Team plays a key role in supporting the Senior ManagementTeam and the Chair of the Authority in achieving these organisationalobjectives. This position will provide high level and confidentialsupport primarily to the Director of Landscape and Strategy.

Weare looking for someone with the skills to support the SeniorManagement Team and the Chair as set out in the person specification.You will be highly organised, pro-active, and flexible in yourapproach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Youshould also be confident in working without close supervision in acomplex and fast-paced environment as part of a team.

Doesthis sound like something that would interest you? Do you think youcan add value to the role? Then please apply!

SDNPA is aninclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyoneirrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity,faith and religion, disability and age.

We operate aGuaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants.

Inall circumstances the SDNPA appoints on merit based on evidence theapplicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.Further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity andInclusion can be found on our website.

SDNPA EnhancedBenefits

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Healthcare - includes cash plan,counselling and wellbeing discounts
• 27 days annual leave, plusbank holidays
• Professional development support
• Cycle towork scheme
• Car sharing
• Use of pool cars
• Regular staffevents / activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes andDuty

Please apply via the button shown to upload your CV andcomplete our application referring to the person specification.