Catchment Sensitive Farming Adviser – Field-based Hampshire

Natural England; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catchment Sensitive Farming Adviser role sits within Area Teams and serves as the main interface between Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), Natural England (NE), and local stakeholders. You will work directly with farmers and land managers to promote on-the-ground advice that protects water quality, air quality and soil health.

Post holders will visit farms regularly, hold a full UK driving license, and may travel across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire.

Qualifications

• A degree in agriculture, conservation, or equivalent degree and/or relevant experience in agriculture, nature conservation.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) with clear language adapted to audience.
• Knowledge of UK farming systems and Agri-environment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Support farmers and landowners to improve water quality alongside long-term sustainable food production/agricultural transition.
• Develop and lead CSF training, information campaigns and on-farm advice with specialists.
• Deliver targeted CSF training and campaigns for farmers and landowners in priority areas.
• Provide bespoke on-farm advice focused on reducing pollution using Source-Pathway-Receptor approach.
• Engage farmers and landowners to secure commitment to environmental improvements.
• Influence behavioural change and promote improved land management practices to reduce diffuse pollution.
• Promote CSF activity with farmers, land managers and stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, water companies and Defra programmes.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Conservation

UK farming systems

Enviro awareness

Education

Degree in agriculture or conservation

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Catchment Sensitive Farming Adviser role sits within Area Teams and serves as the main interface between Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), Natural England (NE), and local stakeholders. You will work directly with farmers and land managers to promote on-the-ground advice that protects water quality, air quality and soil health.

Post holders will visit farms regularly, hold a full UK driving license, and may travel across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire.