Climate-Resilient Farm Advisor: Planning & Audits

Shropshire Wildlife Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and

Salary sacrifice benefits

Life assurance

Generous pension

Enhanced Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee away days

Enhanced pay for maternity and adopt­

Coaching

Training and development to assist/c

Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Job summary

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking two Farm Advisors on fixed-term contracts (Jan 2027–Aug 2028) to work with farmers and landowners, delivering Whole Farm Plans and Farm Water Audits to boost climate resilience and wildlife-friendly land management across Shropshire. This is a field-based role requiring travel across the county and a driving licence.

You will help develop a Climate Resilience Audit methodology, engage farmers, conduct site visits and support river and wetland restoration

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in agriculture or related countryside discipline.
• At least three years’ experience delivering agricultural advice.
• Experience of carrying out farm surveys and Whole Farm Plans.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills including MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Shropshire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Whole Farm Plans and Farm Water Audits with farmers and landowners.
• Develop Climate Resilience Audit methodology and test it in the field.
• Engage stakeholders and visit sites to identify practical improvements.
• Support river and wetland restoration projects as part of Landscape Connections.

Skills

Agriculture advisory

Farm management

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

Degree in agriculture or related countryside discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking two Farm Advisors on fixed-term contracts (Jan 2027–Aug 2028) to work with farmers and landowners, delivering Whole Farm Plans and Farm Water Audits to boost climate resilience and wildlife-friendly land management across Shropshire. This is a field-based role requiring travel across the county and a driving licence.

You will help develop a Climate Resilience Audit methodology, engage farmers, conduct site visits and support river and wetland restoration