Land Advisor - Wilder Wealden - PT

Sussex Wildlife Trust; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Days

Café Discount

Job summary

Sussex Wildlife Trust is seeking a collaborative Land Advisor to join the Wilder Wealden team. This part-time role (28 hours/week) supports the Nature Recovery Network across Wealden District, delivering practical action, advice and monitoring with landowners and partners.

You will work within the Nature Recovery Team reporting to the Land Advice Manager Wilder Wealden, helping restore habitats and connect landscapes across Sussex with a flexible hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• You will be a confident and practical conservation professional able to work with landowners and communities.
• You will combine ecological knowledge with strong people skills, energy, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a Nature Recovery Network across Wealden District by advising landowners and coordinating practical action.
• Coordinate advice, work parties, monitoring and partnerships to restore habitats at scale.
• Work with the Wilder Wealden Project and project partners to connect landscapes and support wildlife.

Job description

Job Title: Land Advisor - Wilder Wealden

Location: The Keep, Brighton

Salary: £23,267 (£29,095 pro rata)

Contract Type: Fixed term until March 2031

Hours: 28 per week

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT)

To deliver our new strategic plan - Our Wild Sussex - we need people with bold and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our ambitions for local wildlife and wild places.

We are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.

We are looking for the best and most talented people to join our team and help us deliver this exciting and ambitious strategy. We are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into a role.

We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in the conservation sector, including disabled people, people from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds, people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, non-graduates, and people from geographically diverse communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

The Role

Sussex Wildlife Trust is looking for a collaborative and inspiring part time Land Advisor to join the Wilder Wealden team and help deliver a Nature Recovery Network across Wealden District.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in a major new partnership project focused on restoring habitats, supporting landowners and communities, and helping nature recover at scale across one of Sussex's most important landscapes. Working within the Nature Recovery Team and reporting to the Land Advice Manager Wilder Wealden.

This part-time 4 day a week role will work in a direct team of 4 in the Wilder Wealden Project, while also having the opportunity to work with colleagues across our cohort of Wilder Projects. You will work closely with our project partners Wealden District Council as well as landowners, communities and partner organisations. The role will help enable and support the delivery of practical action for wildlife, ensuring that advice, work parties, monitoring and partnership get delivered to support the creation of connected, resilient habitats across the district.

The Person

You will be a confident and practical conservation professional who can combine ecological knowledge with strong people skills. You will be comfortable working with landowners, communities, local authorities and colleagues, and will bring the energy, judgement, innovation and collaboration to turn ambition into meaningful action for nature. You will be motivated by the opportunity to help create a wilder, more connected and more resilient Wealden District.

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible Working- Supporting healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements where role requirements operationally allow.
• 25 Days Annual Leave - Plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 5 years' service; entitlement pro rata part-time.
• Pension Contributions - With an optional salary sacrifice scheme to help maximise your retirement savings.
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme members receive 2x salary cover; non-members receive 1x salary cover.
• Health Cash Plan - helping towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Providing confidential support, advice and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Helping you save money while supporting a healthier and more sustainable commute.
• Volunteering Days - Dedicated two days paid to support causes and communities that matter to you.
• Café Discount - Enjoy discounted food and drinks at our Rye Harbour Discovery Centre cafe

For more detailed information see the What we offer page in the Recruitment Pack.