The RSPB’s vision is for a sustainable food and farming system which is good for people and
good for nature. We want to see systems of farming across the UK that sustain and restore
farmland biodiversity as well as producing safe, healthy food, protect the natural resources of
soil, air and water that farming itself depends on, provide income and employment for famers
and other workers in rural areas and contribute to a diverse rural economy.
To deliver our vision we need to work with others to change our food and farming system so that
it provides farmers with the right balance of support to allow them to deliver for nature in
addition to food and other services and engages wider society to support these changes and make
nature and environmentally friendly choices in the way they eat and live.
The Policy Officer – Sustainable Agriculture will develop RSPB policy positions and proposals
on food and farming, and advocate for the creation of a sustainable and integrated agriculture
policy. It involves working with a range of stakeholders, advocates, particularly farmers, but
also farming representatives/unions, agri-businesses, food groups etc. to build, shape and
advocate to the NI Assembly and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs,
to change the food and farming system to help save nature in Northern Ireland.
Key deliverables include:
Essential Skills and Abilities
We are looking for a professional, persuasive and engaging individual with an excellent
understanding of current agricultural policy, and credibility within the farming community.
They should have the skills and personality to be able to bring together a dynamic coalition,
particularly farmers, but also farming representatives/unions, agri-businesses and food groups,
to build, shape and advocate for new policies for food and farming in NI that are good for
people and good for nature.
We look forward to receiving your application outlining how you meet the criteria for the role.
Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
The post holder will be working within the RSPBNI Policy and Advocacy team, which is based at
RSPBNI Headquarters in Belvoir Forest Park, Belfast. There is an option to work from home.
Any questions please contact Jonathan Bell [email protected]
In order to apply you will be required to upload a CV and complete our application form where
you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels
supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world
richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of
colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate,
sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled,
we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any
additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have
a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
We reserve the right to close this advert at anytime.
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