Jobs Archive - Surrey Hills National Landscape

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 Surrey Hills National Landscape Management Plan 2025-30, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Surrey and supporting Defra’s 30by30 targets.

Our team works flexibly out of the National Trust Surrey Hills Estate Office at Box Hill.

Our Offer to You

26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated individual with the confidence to engage with farmers and land managers, both individually and collaboratively. You will provide advice, support and facilitation to deliver projects under the FiPL programme themes of Climate, Nature, People and Place. You will be a diligent, organised and enthusiastic person with a good understanding of farming and land management issues relevant to the Surrey Hills and the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of individuals and organisations. Under the guidance of the Surrey Hills Programme Manager, you will be the first point of contact for the FiPL programme and will assist with providing regular monitoring and feedback on the progress of the scheme to Defra.

You should have credible knowledge and understanding of current farming issues and be able to build trusted working relationships with farmers and other land managers. You should demonstrate familiarity with current agri-environment schemes as well as knowledge of nature recovery, land management and of countryside access.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required in this role and you will need to be willing and able to travel to places not available on public transport, as you will be required to visit sites across the Surrey Hills and wider area. Therefore, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

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.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

Please contact Sarah Thiele via email at sarah.thiele@surreycc.gov.uk.

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! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation – Surrey County Council

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.

Marketing executive in the Surrey Hills

About Us

Surrey Hills Enterprises is a dynamic Community Interest Company that champions a diverse range of sustainable local businesses, artisans, and producers across the Surrey Hills. We run high-profile public events, nurture a vibrant business community, and deliver innovative marketing and collaboration opportunities that make a real impact. From artisan food and drink producers to unique countryside experiences and creative entrepreneurs, we help shine a spotlight on local talent and support our members to grow, thrive, and connect.

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and hands-on Marketing Executive to join our small but passionate team. This role will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging marketing activity across three core areas:

Events Marketing – promoting a vibrant programme of public and member events.
Member Marketing – supporting our members with campaigns that raise their profiles.
SHE Brand Marketing – building visibility to attract new members, partners, and supporters.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a marketing desk job – it’s an opportunity to be part of something exciting, meaningful, fun and dynamic. You’ll be working directly with local independent businesses and producers, playing a key role in helping them succeed. We’re a small, friendly hard-working team that thrives on collaboration, mutual support, and genuine enthusiasm for what we do. We work hard, laugh often, and support one another.

We’re flexible, inclusive, and committed to creating a supportive environment that respects individuality and work-life balance. We value curiosity, creativity, and people who roll up their sleeves and get involved – especially at events!

If you’re passionate about marketing, community, local enterprise, and sustainability – and you want to do work that has real impact – you’ll fit right in.

Location: Remote working with attendance at fortnightly team meetings and Surrey Hills events

Travel: Attend meetings and events across the Surrey Hills – Driving is essential
Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible) – up to 6 weekends and one evening per month will be required
Salary: £30k – £33k FTE (pro rata based on 20 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Planning & Delivery

Plan and deliver engaging marketing campaigns for public and member events
Draft newsletters, press releases, and promotional content.
Write and schedule content across social media platforms in line with our tone and brand values.
Assist with visuals, banners, handouts, and digital marketing assets.

Content Creation & Scheduling

Maintain a strategic content calendar across channels.
Collaborate on copy, design, and posts using tools like Canva, Copilot, and ChatGPT.
Write and post thought leadership and community articles to LinkedIn to increase visibility and credibility.

Social Media Engagement

Develop engaging content aligned with Surrey Hills key messages and post across all channels, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Use lead magnets and targeted posts to generate interest from potential new members.
Engage with followers, share Member content, and respond in line with our tone of voice.
Grow and manage our TikTok account with creative short-form video content that highlights events, members, and the Surrey Hills lifestyle.
Build and maintain our YouTube channel with curated and original content.

CRM & Data Management

Manage and segment contacts using Go High Level CRM.
Ensure data integrity and GDPR compliance.
Monitor analytics and report on performance and insights.

Member Marketing Support

Showcase members across the website and social platforms.
Coordinate and publish blog posts, spotlight stories, and giveaways.
Support the Guide to the Surrey Hills by liaising with members and promoting their listings.

Event Involvement

Be on-site at events to capture live content and support promotional activity.
Liaise with stallholders, guests, and suppliers to gather real-time stories and visual material.

Our Ideal Candidate

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:

Energetic, collaborative, and enthusiastic about helping local businesses thrive
A confident communicator with a friendly, professional style
Creative and unafraid to try new things
Self-motivated and organised, with good attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable – happy to jump in wherever needed
Excited by the idea of working in a small team with big ambitions
Passionate about local, sustainable enterprise and the Surrey Hills community

Skills and Tools

Experienced with WordPress and Google Analytics.
Skilled in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
Confident using Go High Level or other CRMs.
Strong knowledge of social media trends, lead generation techniques, and short-form video tools.
Skilled in using AI tools and Canva for content creation.
Excellent communicator with strong prioritisation and collaboration skills.

Able to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced, flexible environment

SHE Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Remote Office Administrator to join our small but dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the CEO, Event Manager, and Membership Manager in their daily tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our remote office, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Surrey Hills Enterprises.

Key Responsibilities:

– General Administrative Support:

– Provide administrative support to the CEO, Events and Membership Manager.

– Assist with scheduling and planning meetings, workshops, and events.

– Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and other documents for meetings.

– Maintain and update digital records, databases, and filing systems.

– Event Coordination:

– Assist in the planning and execution of Surrey Hills Enterprises events, including the Surrey Hills Wood Fair, Artisan Markets, and other member events.

– Liaise with event participants, suppliers, and volunteers to ensure successful event delivery.

– Manage and liaise with stallholders leading up to an event.

– Contact stallholders for feedback and to rebook for future events.

– Member Services:

– Support the Membership Manager in managing member communications and inquiries.

– Assist with the administration of membership applications, renewals, and benefits.

– Coordinate event logistics such as booking venues, creating joining instructions, preparing name badges, co ordinating catering requirements

– Help organize member events, meetings, and workshops.

– Add new members to Hubspot, wordpress, and Mailchimp.

– Monitor and update Member events on WordPress.

– Monitor and update Members via WhatsApp.

– Collate responses from Member surveys.

– Maintain the quality of the data in Hubspot.

– Communication and Marketing Support:

– Assist in the creation and distribution of newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.

– Collect quantitative and qualitative marketing data for KPIs.

– Photography Management:

– Maintain a library of photographs in our sharepointdirectory.

– Guide to the Surrey Hills 2026:

– liaise with members on their entry texts

– Collate the entries for the guide.

– E-Commerce:

– Maintain product listings and liaise with Members on the Surrey Hills eshop

– Corporate Portfolio:

– Update the corporate portfolio.

Qualifications and Skills:

– Proven experience as an Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, or similar role.

– Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

– Strong written and verbal communication skills.

– Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Microsoft Teams.

– Experience with WordPress, Hubspot, or similar CRM systems.

– Experience with event coordination is a plus.

– A positive attitude, proactive approach, and a willingness to learn.

– Passion for sustainability and community development is highly desirable.

Benefits:

– Competitive salary and benefits package.

– Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

– A supportive and collaborative remote work environment.

– The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that promote sustainability and community engagement in the beautiful Surrey Hills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to maggie@surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk by February 28th

Surrey Hills Enterprises is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information about Surrey Hills Enterprises, please visit our website at www.surreyhills.org