High Weald Community Engagement Officer

at  East Sussex County Council

Job Introduction
Would you like to be part of a small, friendly, and dynamic team which uses its specialist knowledge of the High Weald National Landscape to make a positive impact?
The High Weald National Landscape Partnership leads on integrated and collaborative approaches to addressing ecological, social, and economic challenges within one of the most cherished landscapes in the UK. We work with everyone: government agencies; non-profit organizations; farmers, foresters and other land managers; local communities; and private sector entities to manage, conserve, and enhance the area and further understanding and enjoyment of it.
The National Landscape team’s work has a wide scope which allows for exploration of innovative and diverse approaches to developing best practices and driving effective action. As part of our team, you will advocate the unique qualities of the High Weald National Landscape and empower communities to take action that benefits climate, nature, people, and place.
This role is pivotal to connecting people of all ages and backgrounds with the High Weald’s landscape: to foster appreciation, enable access and participation, improve social cohesion and well-being and drive positive landscape change.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about:

• Stakeholder engagement: fostering relationships with various groups in and around the area to address barriers to access and participation
• Education and outreach: setting up workshops, training sessions, walks and talks and other events to involve people in the High Weald
• Coordination: taking a lead on the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community initiatives
• Data-driven decisions: gathering, utilising and sharing data to inform and optimize community engagement activity.

The High Weald National Landscape is renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty. Spanning 1,461 square kilometres, it is the largest national landscape in the South-East and the fourth largest in England and Wales.
East Sussex County Council, as the Partnership’s host authority employs our team. You’ll work in a hybrid environment, based in our innovative office at Flimwell on the Kent/Sussex border.
East Sussex County Council offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Gerry Sherwin, Business Manager g.sherwin@highweald.org to request a phone call.
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Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company Information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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