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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A Senior Farm Environment Adviser role with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists in the South East of England offers an opportunity to work with an established environmental organisation on practical rural projects. You will engage with farmers and landowners to improve land management, biodiversity, water resources and access to environmental funding.

The position combines farm engagement, habitat enhancement, and partnership work, with a focus on delivering tangible environmental outcomes and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with farmers, landowners and rural stakeholders.
• Providing practical advice on sustainable and environmentally beneficial farming practices.
• Identifying opportunities for habitat creation, biodiversity enhancement and landscape scale environmental improvements.
• Supporting the development and delivery of farm based projects and capital works.
• Assisting farmers in accessing environmental schemes, grants and funding opportunities.
• Working with partner organisations, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Organising farmer meetings, workshops and knowledge sharing events.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting environmental outcomes.
• Contributing to funding applications and future projects.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Farm knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Farm Environment Adviser - South East England - £40,000

Senior Farm Environment Adviser - South East England - £40,000

The Job;

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced agricultural professional to join a well established environmental organisation delivering practical projects across a rural landscape. Working closely with farmers, landowners and partner organisations, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable farming practices that deliver benefits for both farm businesses and the wider environment. This is a varied and rewarding position, combining farm engagement, project development, habitat enhancement and partnership working. The successful candidate will become a trusted adviser to farmers, helping identify opportunities to improve land management, enhance biodiversity, strengthen water resources and access environmental funding.

Key responsibilities:

• Building strong relationships with farmers, landowners and rural stakeholders
• Providing practical advice on sustainable and environmentally beneficial farming practices
• Identifying opportunities for habitat creation, biodiversity enhancement and landscape scale environmental improvements
• Supporting the development and delivery of farm based projects and capital works
• Assisting farmers in accessing relevant environmental schemes, grants and emerging funding opportunities
• Working collaboratively with partner organisations, regulators and industry stakeholders
• Organising and facilitating farmer meetings, workshops and knowledge sharing events
• Monitoring project progress and reporting on environmental outcomes
• Contributing to funding applications and the development of future projects
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required

The Candidate:

• Experience working within agriculture, environmental consultancy, conservation or a related sector
• Sound understanding of farming systems and environmental land management
• Background in ecology, conservation, habitat management or biodiversity enhancement would be highly beneficial
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Practical and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Ability to build trusted relationships with farmers, landowners and partner organisations
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

This opportunity would suit an agricultural adviser, farm environment consultant, conservation professional or rural specialist looking to play a key role in delivering practical environmental outcomes alongside a thriving farming community.

The Package:

• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental and agricultural projects
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• The chance to make a tangible difference to the future of farming, biodiversity and the rural environment

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.