Senior Catchment Officer& Agriculture Lead

Workshop Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme up to 15%

Performance related bonus schemes

Enhanced family related benefits and社会

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a Senior Catchment Officer & Agriculture Lead in Havant for a full-time role (38 hours/week). Permanent position with a salary of £44,400–£52,300.

You will lead delivery of agricultural catchment incentive and grant schemes, build strong relationships with farmers and stakeholders, undertake farm visits, and provide practical soil and nutrient management advice. Strong project budgets and regulatory reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in agriculture, environmental or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of soils, nutrients and manure management.
• Experience with agricultural grant or funding schemes.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work in the field.
• BASIS Foundation and FACTS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of agricultural catchment incentive and grant schemes.
• Build relationships with farmers, landowners, agronomists and stakeholders.
• Undertake farm visits and catchment walkovers to identify water quality risks.
• Provide practical advice on soil, nutrient and manure management.
• Develop and deliver farmer workshops, presentations and engagement activities.
• Support farmer groups and wider catchment partnership initiatives.
• Develop programmes to measure the impact of changing land management practices.
• Manage scheme budgets, reporting, regulatory activity and relevant risk assessments.

Skills

Strong agricultural knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Agronomy knowledge

Water quality management

Grant and funding schemes

Driving licence

FACTS/BASIS desirable

Education

Degree in agriculture/environment

Job description

Senior Catchment Officer & Agriculture Lead HavantFull-Time – 38 hours per week | Permanent£44,400 – £52,300

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of agricultural catchment incentive and grant schemes
• Build strong relationships with farmers, landowners, agronomists and stakeholders
• Undertake farm visits and catchment walkovers to identify water quality risks
• Provide practical advice on soil, nutrient and manure management
• Develop and deliver farmer workshops, presentations and engagement activities
• Support farmer groups and wider catchment partnership initiatives
• Develop programmes to measure the impact of changing land management practices
• Manage scheme budgets, reporting, regulatory activity and relevant risk assessments

Skills & Experience

• Strong agricultural knowledge and relevant industry experience
• Degree or equivalent qualification in agriculture, environmental or related discipline
• Strong technical knowledge of agronomy and catchment management
• Experience engaging with farmers, landowners and environmental regulators
• Knowledge of soils, nutrient and manure management
• Understanding of water quality and environmental management
• Experience with agricultural or environmental grant and funding schemes
• Full UK driving licence and confidence working independently in the field
• BASIS Foundation and additional qualifications such as FACTS are desirable.

Please note: A cover letter is required alongside your CV. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant pre-employment security and disclosure checks.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme of up to 15%
• Performance related bonus schemes
• Enhanced family related benefits and social events
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support