Position: Executive Support Officer
Location: Midhurst (Hybrid working)
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Interview Date: 27 November 2026
Salary: £29,396 to £32,061
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type of Post: Permanent

The South Downs National Park Authority SDNPA helps care for the landscapes, wildlife, and heritage of the National Park whilst helping people to learn about, understand and enjoy the area. The SDNPA has an important role in supporting local communities that live and work in the park by balancing their needs with ensuring the protection and enhancement of the natural landscape. We are also one of the biggest planning authorities in England.

The Executive Support Team plays a key role in supporting the Senior Management Team and the Chair of the Authority in achieving these organisational objectives. This position will provide high-level and confidential support primarily to the Chief Executive.

We are looking for someone with the skills to support the wider Senior Management Team and the Chair as set out in the person specification. You will be highly organised, proactive, and flexible in your approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should also be confident in working without close supervision in a complex and fast-paced environment as part of a team.

Does this sound like something that would interest you? Do you think you can add value to the role? 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 ***, 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
- 28 days’ annual leave, increasing to 31 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