Ranger

With its rolling Downland and spectacular coastal views, the South Downs East estate includes some of the most iconic countryside sites in Sussex, from the white cliffs at Birling Gap to Europe's largest dry valley at Devil's Dyke, our sites are special places for wildlife and people.

We manage landscapes here, and work with our graziers, farm tenants, partners and stakeholders to ensure that we are achieving the best for wildlife and our visitors, whilst always ensuring that we protect the nature, beauty, and history of these special places for everyone, for ever

You'll be based at Saddlescombe farm, just five miles north of Brighton and report to the Area Ranger. You'll work with a small team of Rangers and many volunteers, working to restore our rare chalk grassland habitats and protect our nationally important archaeology.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes


• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you're doing, and why it matters


• hard-working and willing to learn


• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines


• experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors


• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates


• a driver with a full UK driving licence
  
  This is a permanent, part-time role where you'll be working 3 days per week, ideally Tuesday to Thursday however, there is some flexibility in this which can be discussed at interview.