Youth Engagement Project Support Officer

Position: Youth Engagement Project Support Officer
Location: South Downs Centre, Midhurst (blended working)
Closing Date: 19 May 2024
Interview Date: 29 May 2024
Salary: £27,980 to £30,220 pro rata (£16,636 to £17,968 for 22 hours per week)
Hours: 22 hours per week
Type of post: Temporary for 12 months

The South Downs is England’s newest National Park and sits in a beautiful part of Southern England. This exciting project role will engage new school and youth audiences as part a 12-month project.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to deliver nature connection sessions for young people across the South Downs National Park.

You will be a passionate advocate for learning outdoors and the benefits of connecting with nature. 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 have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The role will include occasional weekend and evening work and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have the passion and skills to make a difference to young people across the region then we would love to hear from you!

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