Farm Sustainability Advisor: Drive Water-Smart Farming

Cpl Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Exposure to sustainability projects

Munster region collaboration

Job summary

Cpl Group is seeking a Farm Sustainability Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Munster. The role targets an agriculture graduate or those with 1–2 years of industry experience, focusing on promoting sustainable farming and water quality improvements across the region.

The successful candidate will work with farmers and industry stakeholders, delivering practical recommendations from farm visits and reports while supporting sustainability initiatives and actions within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science or related field is essential.
• Strong understanding of agriculture, sustainability and dairy farming systems.
• Ability to assess water quality requirements at the farm level.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on new technologies, projects and policy changes.
• Support development and implementation of sustainability goals.
• Communicate initiatives to farmers, suppliers, customers and stakeholders.
• Organise farm walks, webinars and engagement events.
• Collaborate with Teagasc, County Councils and other stakeholders on sustainability projects.
• Support programmes focused on water quality and sustainable farming practices.
• Manage workloads and prioritize short-term needs with long-term objectives.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Sustainability practices

Communication skills

Driver's license

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Cpl Group is seeking a Farm Sustainability Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Munster. The role targets an agriculture graduate or those with 1–2 years of industry experience, focusing on promoting sustainable farming and water quality improvements across the region.

The successful candidate will work with farmers and industry stakeholders, delivering practical recommendations from farm visits and reports while supporting sustainability initiatives and actions within a collaborative