Farm Sustainability & Water-Quality Advisor

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

Job summary

Cpl is seeking a Farm Sustainability Advisor to join our client’s team in Munster for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports sustainability initiatives, promotes best-practice farming, and enhances water quality outcomes with farmers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates include recent Agriculture graduates or those with 1–2 years’ experience. The position offers a salary of €40,000–€45,000, with opportunities for professional development and engagement across Munster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Dairy Science, Sustainability, Ecology, or related discipline is essential.
• Strong understanding of agriculture, sustainability, and dairy farming systems.
• Knowledge of requirements relating to improving and protecting water quality at farm level.
• Ability to complete farm visits independently and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare farm-specific reports and recommendations following farm visits.
• Ability to work with farmers to develop realistic and cost-effective action plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage with farmers and stakeholders.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on new technologies, projects, policy changes, and agricultural sustainability developments.
• Support the development and implementation of the organisation's sustainability goals and agenda.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives and programmes to farmers, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Organise and participate in farm walks, webinars, educational events, and other farmer engagement activities.
• Work with external organisations on sustainability-related projects.
• Support programmes focused on water quality and sustainable farming practices.
• Manage workloads effectively, prioritising immediate requirements while delivering on longer-term objectives.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Driver's licence

Stakeholder engagement

Agricultural knowledge

Water quality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Dairy Science, Sustainability, Ecology, or related discipline

Job description

Cpl is seeking a Farm Sustainability Advisor to join our client’s team in Munster for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports sustainability initiatives, promotes best-practice farming, and enhances water quality outcomes with farmers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates include recent Agriculture graduates or those with 1–2 years’ experience. The position offers a salary of €40,000–€45,000, with opportunities for professional development and engagement across Munster.