Senior CSF Adviser – Water Quality & Farm Advice

Natural England; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England is seeking a Catchment Sensitive Farming Higher Officer to work with farmers and land managers in Reading, delivering practical on-the-ground advice to improve water quality, air quality and soil health. You will collaborate with DEFRA partners to ensure environmental improvements across catchments in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire.

The role requires a degree in agriculture or conservation and a Full UK Driving Licence, with strong communication and IT skills to support targeted

Qualifications

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to adapt language to the audience.
• Good IT Skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
• Good knowledge of farming practices related to water and air pollution.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground advice to farmers and land managers to protect water and air quality and soil health.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to deliver catchment-based environmental improvements.
• Engage farmers to adopt best practices and support agricultural transition and sustainable land management.
• Deliver advice campaigns, training, and information to priority areas and track engagement.
• Assist with procurement, record-keeping and monitoring outcomes of interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Agricultural knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Degree in agriculture or conservation

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Natural England is seeking a Catchment Sensitive Farming Higher Officer to work with farmers and land managers in Reading, delivering practical on-the-ground advice to improve water quality, air quality and soil health. You will collaborate with DEFRA partners to ensure environmental improvements across catchments in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire.

The role requires a degree in agriculture or conservation and a Full UK Driving Licence, with strong communication and IT skills to support targeted