Landscape Recovery Officer: Farming & Forestry

Northumberland National Park; Hexham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking a Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer to help shape and deliver the Landscape Recovery project in upland Northumberland. You will build strong relationships with farmers, foresters and landowners, coordinating fieldwork access and developing practical land management and natural capital plans.

You will lead knowledge-sharing events, coordinate risk assessments and grant milestones, and work with partners to ensure timely delivery while

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in environmental/land management.
• Ability to build relationships with farmers, foresters and partners.
• Knowledge of upland land management practices and policy is beneficial.
• Experience in at least one land management area (agriculture/forestry/water/ecology).
• Experience managing projects, timelines and budgets with funders.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with farmers, foresters, landowners and stakeholders.
• Organise and facilitate farmer meetings to shape the project.
• Coordinate access for project fieldwork with landowners.
• Lead development of land management and natural capital plans.
• Develop knowledge-sharing opportunities for farmers with the Farming Team.
• Coordinate project administration, risk assessments, and grant claims.
• Publicise and showcase project achievements and milestones.
• Stay aware of policy changes and their impact on farmers and the project.
• Contribute to Partner Advisory Group meetings for collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Project management

Budget management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in environmental or land management discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking a Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer to help shape and deliver the Landscape Recovery project in upland Northumberland. You will build strong relationships with farmers, foresters and landowners, coordinating fieldwork access and developing practical land management and natural capital plans.

You will lead knowledge-sharing events, coordinate risk assessments and grant milestones, and work with partners to ensure timely delivery while