Senior Farm Environment Adviser

The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West; Scotland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental advisory organization in Scotland is seeking a Senior Farm Environment Adviser to join their Somerset team. The role involves providing comprehensive environmental advice to farmers, handling agri-environment grant applications, and managing partnerships. Applicants should have extensive experience in environmental schemes and strong project management skills. A passion for the countryside and understanding of farm operations is essential. Salary ranges from £36,500 to £42,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing competent advice and completing grant applications.
• Ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Awareness of countryside operations and environmental interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agri-environment and other grant applications.
• Manage and develop projects within time and budget.
• Maintain partnerships with other organisations.
• Train and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Extensive experience with agri-environment schemes

Project management experience

Understanding of farm operations and landscape interactions

Job description

Overview

FWAG SW provides environmental advice to farmers and stakeholders on a variety of agricultural, conservation, soil and water management and future farm resilience issues. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Senior Farm Environment Adviser to join our Somerset team. You will have a broad range of skills and experience including practical experience, either on farm or in a nature conservation setting, and can engage with, and help facilitate, our farmers and landowners in a knowledgeable and approachable way.

This post provides high level advice in a whole-farm context considering habitat and species conservation, diffuse pollution mitigation, soil management, nutrient management, compliance with legislation and regulation, protection of archaeological features and landscape value – all as part of a profitable farm business. Additionally, you will:

Responsibilities

• Prepare agri-environment and other grant applications
• Manage and contribute to the development and delivery of projects, within time and budget
• Engage, maintain and facilitate existing partnerships with other organisations
• Enjoy training, mentoring and helping to develop those with less experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience with agri-environment schemes including relevant policies and legislation, the provision of competent advice and the completion of grant and scheme applications
• Project management experience involving several funding sources and multiple stakeholders
• A detailed understanding of, and passion for, the countryside coupled with an awareness of the interactions of farm operations, the landscape, habitats, water and air quality and the local history

Salary and How to Apply

Salary: £36,500 - £42,500pa

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