Careers

National Parks offer a diverse range of rewarding and exciting careers, that include both inward and outward facing roles for those interested in wildlife, conservation, access, heritage, community engagement, planning and countryside policy.

The South Downs National Park is at the forefront of leading the nation in nature recovery and nature-based solutions to climate change. Working together, colleagues across our four directorates (Senior Leadership and Corporate Services, Growth and Organisational Development, Landscape and Operations, and Placemaking) all play a vital role in delivering our statutory purposes and duty.

Come and join us!

Opportunities

Why work for us?

“The South Downs National Park Authority is an amazing place to work and grow your career.

We pride ourselves on our ambition, our teamwork, collaboration, innovation and developing people’s individual strengths and talents. We really enjoy what we do and work hard to create a fun and friendly working environment.

Our work around nature recovery, climate, placemaking and access to National Parks is more important than ever. Achieving our goals is only possible by employing great people, who together make the South Downs National Park an even better place.”