Agricultural Officer (Ayr)

Scottish Government; Ayr; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Ayr is seeking Agricultural Officers to support Scottish farmers and land managers. Responsibilities include engaging with the rural community, conducting outdoor inspections, and assisting with policy implementation. A valid UK driving licence is mandatory. This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to be part of agricultural sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Perform a key role in the work of the Division and be a key point of contact for farmers.
• Undertake outdoor duties, including visits to farms and crofts for inspections.
• Engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for the rural community.
• Contribute to desk-based processing of claims and applications.
• Support implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can be an integral part of the team that helps to support Scottish farmers and land managers farm in a sustainable way?
RPID teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Agricultural Officers to join the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) in the Ayr area office.

Responsibilities

• Perform a key role in the work of the Division and be a key point of contact for farmers, crofters and the rural community in the area.
• Undertake a wide variety of duties, many of an outdoor nature, including visits to farms and crofts to carry out inspections.
• Engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for the rural community in the area.
• Contribute to the desk-based processing of claims and applications as part of the team.
• Support the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies as part of the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID).

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK (mandatory).