Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer

Northumberland National Park Authority; Hexham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking a Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer to help deliver landscape-scale nature recovery. Based at the Hexham office with travel within the park, the role supports collaboration with farmers, foresters and landowners and offers hybrid working options.

You will help develop and deliver our Landscape Recovery project, building strong relationships, leading meetings, creating land management plans and coordinating program administration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of upland land management.
• Experience working with farmers, foresters, landowners and project partners.
• Experience leading meetings and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Landscape Recovery project.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, foresters and partners.
• Lead farmer meetings and shape project direction.
• Develop farm and forest land management and natural capital plans.
• Coordinate administration, reporting, risk assessments and grants.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Policy knowledge

Land management

Job description

We’re recruiting! Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer

Contract:Fixed term to 30th June 2027 with possibility of extension to December 2027 depending on funding

Hours:Full Time

Location:Based at office in Hexham, travel within the national park and hybrid work from home options.

Help shape the future of farming, forestry and nature recovery in Northumberland National Park.

Do you have a passion for sustainable land management and working collaboratively with farmers, foresters and landowners? Are you ready to help deliver ambitious landscape recovery projects that support nature, rural communities and the future of our uplands?

Northumberland National Park Authority is looking for a Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer to join our Park Management team.

What will you be doing?

You’ll play a key role in developing and delivering our Landscape Recovery project by:

• Building strong relationships with farmers, foresters, landowners and project partners.


• Leading farmer meetings and helping shape the future direction of the project.


• Developing farm and forest-specific land management and natural capital plans.


• Supporting knowledge sharing and collaboration across the farming community.


• Coordinating project administration, reporting, risk assessments and grant claims.


• Promoting project activities and showcasing demonstration projects.


• Keeping up to date with emerging land management policies and their implications for farmers and nature recovery.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring knowledge of upland land management, farm businesses, current agricultural and environmental policy, and high nature value farming. You’ll also have experience in at least one land management area, such as agriculture, forestry, water management or ecology.

You’ll be a confident communicator and negotiator, with experience of working with farmers and stakeholder groups, managing projects and building effective partnerships.

Experience of fieldwork in an upland environment and knowledge of National Parks and protected areas would be an advantage.

This is an opportunity to make a real contribution to landscape-scale nature recovery while working alongside farmers, land managers and partners to help shape a more sustainable future for our uplands.

If you’re passionate about the countryside, collaborative working and delivering positive change for people and nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Northumberland National Park Authority is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.