Farming and Nature Officer
North Pennines National Landscape
The North Pennines National Landscape is recruiting a Farming and Nature Officer to provide advice, guidance and support to farmers and other land managers to undertake nature friendly farming.
The focus of this temporary post (currently funded to end of December 2026) will primarily be in support of our Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme (funded by DEFRA), with some engagement with our new Landscape Connections Programme (funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund).
You will provide a first point of contact between the National Landscape and potential applicants to the FiPL programme, providing advice and support leading to applications which support nature, climate and people friendly farming. The officer will also support the wider FiPL team and the assessment panel through the processes of assessment, monitoring and review. There may also be opportunities to help with advice and guidance towards agri-environment schemes, especially any specialist input, as part of our new Landscape Connections Programme, and through our wider work.
You will need a HND or equivalent level qualification in an environment, ecology or land management related subject OR experience in relevant fields of study and work.
Salary: Grade 10 £37,035 to £40,476 p.a. (Pay Award Pending)
Working pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Employment Location: North Pennines National Landscape Office, Stanhope, County Durham (hybrid working options available)
We encourage you to contact Sarah Tooze at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
About North Pennines National Landscape
The North Pennines National Landscape team works to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area. We focus on nature recovery and helping people to make an emotional connection with nature.
The North Pennines National Landscape partnership is an alliance of statutory agencies, local authorities and voluntary or community organisations which care about, and for, the area.
The North Pennines National Landscape team works to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area. We focus on nature recovery and helping people to make an emotional connection with nature. The North Pennines National Landscape partnership is an alliance of statutory agencies, local authorities and voluntary or community organisations which care about, and for, the area.
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