Farm Sustainability Development Advisor

Tirlán; The Municipal District of Castlecomer; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (flex Fridays)

Free parking incl. EV charging – where

On-site gym

Parenting room

Work/life balance and collaborative工作

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Tirlán invites applications for a Farm Sustainability Development Advisor. Reporting to the Head of Agri-Sustainability, you will provide technical guidance to adopt best sustainability practices on farm family suppliers' farms, supporting economic sustainability, air and water quality, and biodiversity initiatives.

You will work within an area-based team, delivering programmes like the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme and Farming For Water EIP.

Qualifications

• Third level degree or masters in a relevant discipline.
• Expert agricultural knowledge and ability to stay current with best practices.
• Strong agronomy and sustainability knowledge with experience working with farmers.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills for delivering technical presentations to various audiences.
• Strategic agility and drive to achieve results.
• Experience in planning farm buildings and slurry/effluent facilities desirable.
• Fertiliser and/or nutrient management plans knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme and Farming For Water EIP as part of an area-based team.
• Use advisory methods including one-to-one support, public events and media.
• Engage with farmers in challenged catchments to identify corrective actions and submit funding applications.
• Support farmers in planning for and implementing on-farm actions to reduce environmental impacts.
• Support and facilitate groups of farmers in the impacted catchments.
• Liaise with groups established to enhance economic and environmental sustainability and community engagement.
• Deliver local dissemination events such as farm walks and meetings and media outputs.
• Deliver programmes addressing on-farm sustainability challenges.
• Assist in knowledge transfer initiatives and update senior management regularly.
• Act as conduit to latest thinking and methods for farmer viability.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Sustainability knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Strategic agility

Education

Third level degree or masters in a relevant discipline

Job description

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Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of circa €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

An exciting opportunity has become available in Tirlán. Reporting to the Head of Agri-Sustainability, the primary function of the Farm Sustainability Development Advisor is the provision of technical guidance towards the adoption of best sustainability practice on Tirlán farm family suppliers’ farms. Working in collaboration with the other Tirlán colleagues, this will include supporting the delivery of enhanced economic sustainability, air and water quality improvements, GHG emissions reductions in addition to biodiversity and energy efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the agreed business plans, including the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme and Farming For Water EIP, as part of an area-based team
• Use a range of effective advisory methodologies including one to one support, public events and media as part of a team to achieve improvements in farmers environmental sustainability.
• Engage with farmers located in ‘challenged’ catchments to identify corrective actions and submit funding applications to address the challenges
• Support farmers in planning for and implementing on-farm actions to reduce environmental impacts
• Support and facilitate groups of farmers in the impacted catchments
• Liaise with other groups which are established with the objective of enhancing economic and environmental sustainability and community engagement.
• Support, organise and deliver local dissemination events such as farm walks and meetings and media outputs
• Deliver agreed programmes aimed at supporting farmers to address on-farm sustainability challenges
• Assist in developing knowledge transfer initiatives and provide regular updates to senior management on key matters in this area
• Act as an effective conduit to the latest thinking and methods that may give farmers a competitive edge or sustain their viability
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Third level degree or masters in a relevant discipline
• Applicants must have expert agricultural knowledge and demonstrate how they stay abreast of current best practices and research
• Strong relevant technical agronomy & sustainability knowledge and experience of working with farmers, with the ability to identify and shape the best practical applications of this knowledge in order to enhance the capabilities of farms & other enterprises
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative working environment
• Strong communication skills, including ability to deliver technical presentations to various audiences
• Strategic agility and a drive to achieve results
• Experience in planning of farm buildings and slurry / effluent facilities desirable
• Completing fertiliser and/or nutrient management plans is advantageous

We offer

• Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.