Regenerative Farming and Species Recovery Officer

About the role

This is a key role in delivering Earth Trust’s work to demonstrate innovative farming
techniques as well as engage farmers, landowners and others in the work of the Partnerships
for Nature Project, a collaboration led by the North Wessex Downs National Landscape
(NWDNL) and funded by Defra via the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Species Survival Fund.

This is a fixed term role until March 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of the agroforestry and habitat creation project at Earth
  Trust Farm.
• Liaise and work with arable contractors, graziers, suppliers and others to deliver the
  various elements of the project.
• Undertake ecological monitoring with surveys, habitat assessments, data collection and
  mapping
• Provide assistance to our rangers and land management volunteers delivering practical
  habitat and infrastructure tasks at the site.
• Support farmers/landowners in regenerative agriculture developments with site visits to
  other projects and farms.
• Engage the wider community through delivering presentations, liaising with the
  communications team on publicity, organising and leading walks and talks.

About you

We’re looking for someone with an understanding of agriculture and regenerative farming in the
UK, and knowledge of biodiversity, habitats, wildlife and nature conservation.

This role is suitable for someone looking to gain experience. It will be supported by Farming
& Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) South East who will provide training and mentorship, and
the post-holder will work with them on average of one day per fortnight.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, volunteering opportunities,
family friendly, flexible working wherever possible, with forums and inclusive facilities to
support our staff. 26 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, plus an
additional 3 days of leave over Christmas and bank holidays. Up to 7.72% employer pension
contribution. Additional benefits in support of health and wellbeing including (subject to eligibility) health cash plan, employee assistance, GP services, flu jabs, gym discounts and more. 

Closing date: Monday 29th July

We may close the advert sooner, subject to volume and quality of applications, so don’t
hesitate to apply if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for.

Interviews: Interviews will be held at Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham Tuesday 6th August

About Partnerships for Nature

Partnerships for Nature is a collaborative project led by the North Wessex Downs National
Landscape and funded by Defra via the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Species Survival Fund.
The partnership is supporting the delivery of the National Landscape’s Nature Recovery Plan
priorities through seven partner-led habitat creation and enhancement projects, including Earth
Trust’s Bessie’s Field agroforestry demonstration project, as well as funding the role of the
Regenerative Farming & Species Recovery Officer.