Ffermio Bro Advisor

Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri // Eryri National Park Authority; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 36,588; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £36,588 per annum

24 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Hybrid/agile working options

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Offices in a beautiful location

Job summary

A National Park Authority in Wales is seeking a Ffermio Bro Advisor to co-ordinate a new farming initiative aimed at conservation and land management. The role requires practical conservation experience and strong negotiation skills with farmers. A degree in environment or related field is essential, along with a valid driving licence. The position offers a salary of £36,588 per annum, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. This role is full-time with contracts until July 2028.

Qualifications

• Practical conservation experience is essential.
• A degree or relevant land-based qualification is required.
• Strong negotiation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the delivery of the Ffermio Bro programme.
• Provide advice on conservation activities.
• Act as point of contact for national park and farmers.

Skills

Practical conservation experience

Experience negotiating with farmers

Understanding of agri-environment schemes

Knowledge of habitats and species

Awareness of issues affecting rural communities

Full, valid driving licence

Education

Degree in environment, ecology, agriculture, or land management

Relevant land-based qualification with experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Ffermio Bro Advisor role at Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri // Eryri National Park Authority

Pay Range

This range is provided by Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri // Eryri National Park Authority. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Penrhyndeudraeth (covering Eryri, Ynys Mon and Pen Llŷn)

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) protects the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

Ffermio Bro: Farming in Designated Landscapes is a new programme to support the protection of landscapes in unique environments that will be launched later this year. Our Designated Landscapes are special and unique places that need to be managed, enhanced, and protected.

We are now looking for two Ffermio Bro Advisors to join us on a full‑time and part‑time basis, for fixed‑term contracts until July 2028.

Welsh language skills are essential for the job. Please read the job description for the exact level required for this job role.

The Benefits

• Salary of £36,588 per annum
• 24 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

The Role

As a Ffermio Bro Advisor, you will co‑ordinate the successful delivery of the Ffermio Bro programme, working with local farmers and people involved in the local economy to support our protection and management work.

Engaging with farmers, you will co‑coordinate funded projects that have been proposed with farmers and support local priorities, nature recovery and biodiversity. You will ensure landowners can access funding, are supported with applications, and have their activities monitored.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential applicants to the programme
• Provide advice on conservation activities
• Act as the key point of contact for the national park, farmers, and government agencies
• Lead on advice and conservation, and land management and access
• Signpost applicants to other funding sources
• Support the development of projects

About You

To be considered as a Ffermio Bro Advisor, you will need:

• Practical conservation experience
• Experience negotiating and building relationships with farmers and land managers
• An understanding of current agri‑environment schemes in Wales
• Knowledge of Eryri National Park’s characteristic habitats and species
• Awareness of issues affecting farmers and rural communities in Wales
• A degree in environment, ecology, agriculture, or land management, or a relevant land‑based qualification with experience
• A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 26th January 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Agricultural Project Officer, Conservation Advisor, Conservation Programme Co‑ordinator, or Environmental Advisor.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Government Administration

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