Overview

FWAG SW specialises in delivering environmental improvements in the farmed landscape. We concentrate on delivering real change on farmland by working with farmers and landowners across the region. Combining an understanding of farming systems, land management and farm businesses with soil, water and nutrient management, FWAG SW is able to effect positive environmental change in the wider landscape. We focus on helping farm businesses to manage their natural capital assets like soil, water, biodiversity and carbon. FWAG SW advisers deliver environmental gains by making complex information accessible and meaningful for farmers at a practical level: government policy, environmental incentives and regulations and emerging environmental markets.

We are seeking applicants for the post of Assistant Farm Environment Adviser to cover Cornwall. This post will provide comprehensive reporting, administrative and mapping support to the existing team. Additionally, they will provide support to advisers on farm visits and habitat surveying work and in the delivery of projects. Applicants must have excellent written and spoken communication skills, a keen eye for detail and an understanding of farming systems and environmental issues.

This post will suit a highly motivated individual looking to develop a career in the farm environment and land management sector. In return, we can offer training and development opportunities, both external and internal and the opportunity to progress rapidly, subject to meeting certain conditions.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role, as stated in the Person Specification. We are an open and inclusive organisation seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.

Main purposes of the role

• To assist with the delivery of independent, objective and professional environmental advice to farmers, landowners and land managers.
• To work with Farm Environment Advisers to provide farm advice on chargeable work (such as SFI applications, hedge assessments, habitat surveys) and projects work (current projects include implementing natural flood management features on farms, carrying out Biodiversity Net Gain surveys, and advice on compliance with regulations such as SSAFO and the Farming Rules for Water).
• To liaise with farmers and partners via phone, email, face-to-face and online teams/zoom sessions to support the delivery of FWAG’s work, advising, inspiring and encouraging changes in land management practices to reduce environmental impacts.
• To produce outputs to farmers and project partners, such as advice reports, GIS mapping
• Assist with organising events
• To assist with administration and data management
• Support the development of FWAG South West’s work

For further information about the role and how you can meet our person specification, please see the Work for Us page of our website.

Salary and contract

• Starting salary: £24,610 per annum, with fast progression available subject to meeting training and development criteria
• Full-time, but part-time applications of a minimum of 4 days per week will be considered

Holiday

• 25 days per annum, rising by a day a year with service, up to 30 days per annum, plus statutory holidays
• Flexible working and TOIL for all employees

Other benefits

• Access to an excellent and extensive in-house training programme covering all aspects of FWAG’s work learning from experienced advisers and farmers
• Full support to undertake further training and qualifications
• Company pension after 3 months 
• Staff Wellbeing Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Generous annual outdoor clothing allowance/branded clothing available

Office location

The post will mainly cover the county of Cornwall, worked largely from home, but with an office base near Truro.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION 

Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Please ensure that the information you provide closely correlates with the particular requirements of this job, as detailed in the Key Responsibilities and Person Specification above.

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Please send any queries to this address too.

Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by email. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date for applications: Monday 14th October 2024, 1800 hours

FWAG SW does not reimburse costs for attending interviews.