Nature Recovery & Land Stewardship Advisor

Natural England; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England in the East Midlands is seeking a Higher Officer to combine conservation management with practical farm advice. The role involves advising farmers and land managers, regulating protected sites, and coordinating with partners to deliver nature-based solutions across a diverse landscape.

The position emphasizes consensus-building and delivering tangible environmental outcomes. You will support Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier applications and contribute to the Government's

Responsibilities

• Engage with farmers and land managers to drive nature recovery, offering advice and signposting to opportunities such as Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Landscape Recovery.
• Provide Pre-Application advice and regulate protected sites to support positive land management and conservation outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members and Catchment Sensitive Farming Advisers to improve water and air quality.
• Conduct site visits, events and communications with farmers, land managers and partners to promote sustainable farming practices.
• Join team training and events across the East Midlands Team area and contribute to shaping a future where nature and people thrive.

Job description

Natural England in the East Midlands is seeking a Higher Officer to combine conservation management with practical farm advice. The role involves advising farmers and land managers, regulating protected sites, and coordinating with partners to deliver nature-based solutions across a diverse landscape.

The position emphasizes consensus-building and delivering tangible environmental outcomes. You will support Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier applications and contribute to the Government's