Catchment Advisor: Water, Air & Soil Health

Natural England; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England seeks a Catchment Sensitive Farming Higher Officer to work with farmers and land managers across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The role focuses on practical advice to protect water, air and soil health, delivering targeted campaigns and coordinating with partner organisations.

You will operate within the area team, report to a Senior Manager, and support environmental improvements through landscape-scale action and sustainable farming practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture, conservation, or equivalent required.
• Experience in agriculture and UK farming systems desirable.
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground advice to farmers and land managers.
• Build relationships with farmers, land managers and partner organisations to influence environmental improvements.
• Deliver CSF training, information and advice campaigns for farmers and landowners.
• Promote and support adoption of practices to protect water quality, air quality and soil health.
• Collaborate with agencies including Environment Agency, Forestry Commission and Defra programmes.
• Maintain records of farmer engagement and advice provided.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good IT Skills

Full UK Driving licence

Education

Degree in agriculture, conservation or equivalent

Experience in agriculture

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Natural England seeks a Catchment Sensitive Farming Higher Officer to work with farmers and land managers across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The role focuses on practical advice to protect water, air and soil health, delivering targeted campaigns and coordinating with partner organisations.

You will operate within the area team, report to a Senior Manager, and support environmental improvements through landscape-scale action and sustainable farming practices.