Youth Engagement Officer
South Downs National Park Authority
Position: Youth Engagement Officer
Location: South Downs Centre, Midhurst (Hybrid Working)
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Interview Date: 15 September 2025
Salary: £34,253 to £41,314 (£20,366 to £24,565 pro rata)
Hours: 22 hours per week
Type of post: Permanent
One of two exciting roles, South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is seeking an experienced professional to work collaboratively co-leading our Youth Engagement work. 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 both within their settings and out in the National Park. You will be experienced at bringing learning to life through creating inspiring activities and supporting resources.
You will be experienced in working with young people from a range of backgrounds and ages and will co-lead on the youth engagement programmes of the National Park Authority including Youth Action volunteering, and Youth Voice. There will be occasional evening and weekend working required to deliver an inspiring programme of activities for young people including Dark Night Skies events and conservation sessions.
Strong partnership working is essential, with key responsibilities including supporting the SDNP learning network and facilitating associated grant programmes. You will be a capable project manager, developing and delivering projects and programmes with a range of learning and youth organisations across the region.
If you have the passion and skills to inspire and engage young people with the South Downs National Park, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply: Please apply via the button shown to complete our application form 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 – (this is available for the majority of our roles. However, some positions may require on-site presence and/or specific hours due to business needs)
- Local government pension scheme
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Heat Scheme (capped interest-free green home improvement loan, available on a first-come, first-served basis)
- 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
About South Downs National Park Authority
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is responsible for keeping the South Downs a
special place. The SDNPA is also the planning authority for the National Park.
The Authority is a public body, funded by government, and run by a Board of 27 Members.
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is responsible for keeping the South Downs a special place. The SDNPA is also the planning authority for the National Park. The Authority is a public body, funded by government, and run by a Board of 27 Members.
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