Rural Enterprise & Farm Impact Officer (Hybrid)

Northumberland National Park Authority; Hexham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking a Farming and Rural Enterprise Officer to help shape farming and rural enterprise across the park. You'll work with farmers, landowners and partners to deliver sustainable land management and nature recovery.

Based at Rothbury with travel across the national park and hybrid work from home options, the role offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental goals and community resilience through practical advice and collaborative project

Qualifications

• Degree in a land-based discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with agri-environment schemes and working with farmers.
• GIS skills and ability to identify upland habitats and species.
• Strong communication and relationships with land managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on agri-environment schemes and farm resilience.
• Work with farmers and landowners to develop sustainable land management.
• Support nature recovery and habitat improvements through agri-environment delivery.
• Develop farmer networks and deliver events with partners.
• Use GIS and monitoring to support land management and project delivery.
• Contribute to Farm Business Support Service and Rural Growth Programme.

Skills

Upland farming

Land management

GIS

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in land-based discipline

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking a Farming and Rural Enterprise Officer to help shape farming and rural enterprise across the park. You'll work with farmers, landowners and partners to deliver sustainable land management and nature recovery.

Based at Rothbury with travel across the national park and hybrid work from home options, the role offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental goals and community resilience through practical advice and collaborative project