Farming Officers x2
South Downs National Park Authority
Position: Farming Officers x2
Location: 1x Sussex and 1x Hampshire
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
Interview Date: 26 March 2026
Salary: £32,037 to £34,587
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type of post: Fixed-Term 4 years
We are looking for two experienced and knowledgeable Farming Officers to join the South Downs National Park Authority’s Farming Team, based in Sussex (Stamner Park) and Hampshire (either Singleton or Droxford) respectively. Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will work with farmers, land managers and partners to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) Programme, and with Natural England to deliver Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreements.
With a strong working knowledge of farming, land management and agri-environment schemes, you must be able to plan, organise and deliver projects and activities that achieve multiple outcomes across nature, climate, people and place. A strong team working ethic and well-developed negotiation and interpersonal skills are also essential to ensure you can work effectively with colleagues, farmers/landowners and partners to deliver FiPL, CSHT and organisational outcomes.
You will need to have a degree or equivalent qualification in farming or land management. Previous experience in this area of work is also required.
Does this sound like something that interests you? Think you can really add value to the role? Meet the person specification? Then please apply!
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 – (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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