Farm Engagement Officer

Fixed-term until 31 March 2027.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting farmers and land managers to secure a positive future for their farming businesses and the South Devon National Landscape during the agricultural transition period, then this could be the job for you.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Farm Engagement Officer to provide support and advice for the diverse range of farm businesses and landowners in and around the South Devon National Landscape (SDNL), together with managing the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme for the area.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, confident and experienced, demonstrating a good understanding of farming and land management in SDNL, 74% of which is farmed. They will have a solid knowledge of agri-environment schemes and be competent at providing whole farm planning together with business and enterprise analysis.  It is vital that the successful individual has effective communication skills, can build good working relationships, trust and network well with other advisers and specialists active in the area.

You will be part of a dynamic and passionate team at the South Devon National Landscape which also coordinates a farm facilitation group and is lead partner of the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Life on The Edge project, securing better futures and habitat for coastal invertebrates.

The role is an amazing opportunity to work in one of the UK’s finest coastal landscapes – the area is highly designated: in addition to being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the National Landscape includes Special Areas of Conservation, National Nature Reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest , Marine Conservation Zones, Heritage Coast and forms an important part of South West Coast Path National Trail & King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail.

For queries and to arrange a brief informal discussion please contact Roger English, South Devon National Landscape Manager at  roger.english@southdevon-nl.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024

Interviews are anticipated to be held at Follaton House, Totnes on Monday 11 November 2024