Farm Advisor – Landscape Connections x2

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

2x 20 Months Fixed Term contract (January 2027 to August 2028), 35 hours per week

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking two Farm Advisors to support the delivery of the ambitious Shropshire Hills Landscape Connections programme.

Landscape Connections is a partnership project bringing people, nature and heritage together to create a more connected and resilient landscape for future generations. Led by the National Trust and supported by key partners including Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shropshire Hills National Landscape Team and Severn Rivers Trust, the project will tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and barriers to accessing nature across the Shropshire Hills National Landscape.

What you will be doing:

As a Farm Advisor, you will work directly with farmers and landowners to deliver Whole Farm Plans and Farm Water Audits, helping businesses identify practical opportunities to improve climate resilience while supporting wildlife and sustainable land management.

You will play a key role in developing and testing a new Climate Resilience Audit methodology, combining best practice in farm planning, water management and the latest climate science. Through farmer engagement, site visits and collaborative working, you will support landowners to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and help develop river and wetland restoration projects that will contribute to a more resilient landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with agricultural advisory experience who is passionate about working with farmers to deliver positive outcomes for nature, climate and local communities.

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

What We’re Looking For

You will have experience of providing agricultural advice and working collaboratively with farmers and landowners to develop practical land management solutions.

Essentially, you'll have:

• A degree or equivalent experience in agriculture or a related countryside discipline.
• At least three years’ experience delivering agricultural advice and/or farm management support.
• Experience of carrying out farm surveys and producing Whole Farm Plans or similar management plans.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Shropshire.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Life assurance
• Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee away days
• Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
• Coaching
• Support with training and development to assist career progression
• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.