Environmental Land Management Adviser

The starting salary for this role is £41,585 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

This is a fixed term contract opportunity until 31st March 2029.

We are hiring an Environmental Land Management Advisor to join the Surrey Hills National Landscape Team, currently hosted by Surrey County Council, to lead the delivery of the highly regarded and successful Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme across the Surrey Hills in line with the , the

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of sustainable farming practices, management of semi-natural habitats including heathland, chalk grassland and woodland.
Keen interest in environmental land management and nature recovery.
Ability to negotiate and build trusted relationships with farmers and land managers and support them through the grant application process.
Experience of budget management and monitoring
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Competent with digital (GIS) mapping.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

Working with the farming community is key to delivery of FiPL. What experience do you have of working with farmers and land managers? Can you give an example of a successful project you have been involved with?
The role requires working with a wide range of partners. Please provide an example where you have worked in partnership and what, in your experience, makes an effective partnership.
Please provide an example of when you have managed multiple projects at the same time. From your own experience, what skills did you require?
What experience do you have of managing and monitoring budgets?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs