AgroEcology Lead

Wild Oxfordshire; Little Wittenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Oxfordshire in Oxfordshire is seeking an AgroEcology Lead to develop and deliver the AgroEcology Programme. You will lead partnerships with farmers, land managers, charities and researchers to promote nature recovery and sustainable farming practices.

The role is hybrid, based in Little Wittenham, with travel across Oxfordshire, 35 hours per week, and occasional evenings/weekends for partnership events.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecology and agriculture.
• Ability to lead landscape-scale partnerships and projects.
• Willingness to travel across Oxfordshire and work some evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AgroEcology Programme and its partnerships.
• Collaborate with farmers, landowners, charities, and researchers.
• Support nature recovery actions and sustainable farming practices.
• Facilitate ecological surveys, management plans and habitat creation.

Skills

Ecology

Partnership building

Project management

Job description

AgroEcology Lead

Wild Oxfordshire

Work hours: 35 hours a week (full time)

Salary: £41,172

Location: Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire (hybrid role with travel within Oxfordshire)

Are you an enthusiastic, organised, and collaborative individual with experience in ecology and agriculture?

Do you want to use your skills to lead the development and delivery of Wild Oxfordshire's exciting and innovative AgroEcology Programme of partnerships and projects?

Agricultural land represents 74% of land in Oxfordshire and farmland plays a key role for many species. Our AgroEcology Programme supports farmers and land managers working towards nature’s recovery by maintaining, restoring and creating vital habitats, and transitioning to more sustainable farming practices. You will be facilitating and developing new and existing landscape-scale partnerships; collaborating with stakeholders including farmers, landowners, charities, volunteer groups, communities, local government, businesses, and researchers to support landscape-scale nature recovery. You will also be working with landowners and land managers to deliver ‘on-the-ground’ action for nature, including ecological surveys, management plans and advice, and habitat creation.

Wild Oxfordshireis a charity seeking to create a more natural, resilient, and biodiverse Oxfordshire for the benefit of all. We catalyse change by identifying needs, convening partnerships, and unlocking opportunities for nature recovery action. We collaborate with numerous individuals, communities and organisations, offering expertly curated and inspiring information, bespoke advice, and nature-based solutions.

Work location:This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of working in our beautiful rural office in Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire an average of two days per week (including Tuesdays) plus an additional two days within the project areas. Additionally, some evening and weekend work will be necessary to attend partnership events (an average of once per month). Ability to travel around Oxfordshire to visit organisations and sites outside of public transport networks is required.